Which of the following is a major difference between viruses and living things?

A. Living things contain genetic information in the form of nucleic acids, whereas viruses do not contain any genetic material.

B. Viruses must eat in order to obtain energy, whereas all types of living things can make their own food.

C. Most living things can reproduce independently, whereas viruses must infect living cells in order to reproduce.

D. Viruses can cause diseases in humans, whereas no type of living organism can cause an infection or disease.

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Marilyn

2 September, 01:14

Which of the following is a major difference between viruses and living things?

A. Living things contain genetic information in the form of nucleic acids, whereas viruses do not contain any genetic material.

B. Viruses must eat in order to obtain energy, whereas all types of living things can make their own food.

C. Most living things can reproduce independently, whereas viruses must infect living cells in order to reproduce.

D. Viruses can cause diseases in humans, whereas no type of living organism can cause an infection or disease.

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Shania · Answer 1

The major difference between viruses and living things are that most living things can reproduce independently, whereas viruses must infect living cells in order to reproduce. The correct answer is C.