Which table correctly compares a virus and a living organism?
A.
Characteristic Virus Living Organism
Composition cells genetic material and proteins
Reproduction through cell division through a host cell
Genetic material DNA or RNA DNA or RNA
Organelles contains organelles does not contain organelles
Crystallization cannot survive can survive
B.
Characteristic Virus Living Organism
Composition genetic material and proteins cells
Reproduction through a host cell through cell division
Genetic material DNA or RNA DNA and RNA
Organelles does not contain organelles contains organelles
Crystallization can survive cannot survive
C.
Characteristic Virus Living Organism
Composition cells genetic material and proteins
Reproduction through a host cell through cell division
Genetic material DNA and RNA DNA or RNA
Organelles does not contain organelles contains organelles
Crystallization cannot survive can survive
D.
Characteristic Virus Living Organism
Composition cells cells
Reproduction through cell division through a host cell
Genetic material DNA and RNA DNA and RNA
Organelles contains organelles does not contain organelles
Crystallization can survive cannot survive
D.
Characteristic Virus Living Organism
Composition cells cells
Reproduction through cell division through a host cell
Genetic material DNA and RNA DNA and RNA
Organelles contains organelles does not contain organelles
Crystallization can survive cannot survive
The correct table that compares a virus and a living organism is option A:
Characteristic Virus Living Organism
Composition genetic material and proteins cells
Reproduction through a host cell through cell division
Genetic material DNA or RNA DNA or RNA
Organelles does not contain organelles contains organelles
Crystallization cannot survive can survive
In option A, it correctly states that a virus is composed of genetic material and proteins, while a living organism is composed of cells. The reproduction of a virus occurs through a host cell, while a living organism reproduces through cell division. Both viruses and living organisms can have either DNA or RNA as their genetic material. Viruses do not contain organelles, while living organisms do contain organelles. Additionally, viruses cannot survive crystallization, whereas living organisms can survive it.
To find the correct answer, we need to compare the characteristics of a virus and a living organism. Let's go through the options one by one:
Option A:
- Composition: While a virus has genetic material and proteins, it does not have cells. On the other hand, a living organism is composed of cells.
- Reproduction: A virus reproduces by using a host cell, whereas a living organism reproduces through cell division.
- Genetic material: Both a virus and a living organism can have DNA or RNA.
- Organelles: A virus does not contain organelles, but a living organism does.
- Crystallization: A virus cannot survive crystallization, while a living organism can survive it.
Option B:
- Composition: According to this option, a virus has genetic material and proteins, but a living organism is composed of cells. This is incorrect since viruses do not have cells.
- Reproduction: This option correctly states that a virus reproduces through a host cell, and a living organism reproduces through cell division.
- Genetic material: Both a virus and a living organism can have DNA and RNA.
- Organelles: This option incorrectly states that a virus contains organelles. In reality, viruses do not have organelles.
- Crystallization: According to this option, a virus can survive crystallization while a living organism cannot. This is also incorrect because viruses cannot survive crystallization.
Option C:
- Composition: This option incorrectly states that a virus is composed of cells. In reality, viruses do not have cells. A living organism, however, is composed of cells.
- Reproduction: A virus reproduces through a host cell, while a living organism reproduces through cell division.
- Genetic material: This option states that a virus can have both DNA and RNA, while a living organism can have DNA or RNA. Both statements are correct.
- Organelles: This option correctly states that a virus does not have organelles, but a living organism does.
- Crystallization: A virus cannot survive crystallization, while a living organism can.
Option D:
- Composition: According to this option, both a virus and a living organism are composed of cells. This is incorrect since viruses do not have cells.
- Reproduction: A virus reproduces through a host cell, while a living organism reproduces through cell division.
- Genetic material: According to this option, both a virus and a living organism have DNA and RNA. This is correct.
- Organelles: This option incorrectly states that a virus contains organelles. In reality, viruses do not have organelles.
- Crystallization: According to this option, a virus can survive crystallization, while a living organism cannot. This is incorrect because viruses cannot survive crystallization.
After evaluating all the options, we can conclude that the correct answer is Option C. This option correctly compares the characteristics of a virus and a living organism.