Compare a virus to a unicellular organism.(1 point)
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Viruses need energy; unicellular organisms do not need energy.
Viruses reproduce through asexual reproduction; unicellular organisms need a host cell.
Unicellular organisms have a cell membrane made from a lipid bilayer; viruses have a protein coat.
Neither unicellular organisms nor viruses respond to stimuli.
Viruses require a host cell to reproduce, while unicellular organisms can reproduce independently.
Unicellular organisms have all the necessary cellular machinery to carry out their life processes, while viruses lack cellular machinery and rely on the host cell's machinery.
Unicellular organisms can carry out metabolic processes and require energy to survive, while viruses are inert outside of a host cell and do not carry out metabolic processes.
Unicellular organisms have a complete cellular structure with a cell membrane, nucleus, and organelles, while viruses have a simple protein coat and genetic material.
Unicellular organisms can respond to stimuli in their environment, such as moving towards a food source or away from a harmful substance, while viruses do not have the capacity for stimulus response.
Overall, unicellular organisms exhibit characteristics of living organisms, such as energy metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli, while viruses are considered non-living infectious agents.