Question

options (5)
made of cells
contains genetic
material
metabolizes nutrients
reproduces
requires a host cell to
replicate
drag the boxes to their correct category.
unique to viruses
shared traits
unique to bacteria

Explanation:

• Unique to Viruses: Viruses require a host cell to replicate as they cannot do so independently.
• Shared Traits: Both viruses and bacteria contain genetic material (either DNA or RNA for viruses; usually DNA for bacteria) and can reproduce (though viruses need a host for replication).
• Unique to Bacteria: Bacteria are made of cells (prokaryotic cells) and metabolize nutrients (carry out metabolic processes like respiration, fermentation etc. to get energy from nutrients).

Answer:

• Unique to Viruses: Requires a host cell to replicate
• Shared Traits: Contains genetic material, Reproduces
• Unique to Bacteria: Made of Cells, Metabolizes nutrients