Question

the chart lists a few structural characteristics of viruses. 1. viruses are extraordinarily small in size. 2. viruses are not specific to their hosts. 3. viruses contain either dna or rna as genetic material. 4. viruses lack cellular organization. based on the information, which characteristic explains why viruses are unable to reproduce on their own? characteristic 1 characteristic 2 characteristic 3 characteristic 4

Explanation:

Cellular organization is needed for self - reproduction processes like metabolism and synthesis of necessary components. Since viruses lack cellular organization, they cannot reproduce on their own and rely on host cells.

Answer:

Characteristic 4