Question

question 24
a ____ is a non - cellular infectious agent that can only replicate within a host organism. they can infect any organism made of at least one __, including bacteria, plants, fungi, algae and animals. all __ are very small, and have a very simple structure. when independent of its host, a __ particle usually only consists of genetic material, contained within a ____ shell called a capsid.
***words may be used more than once.
word bank:
nucleus viruses virus bacteria carbohydrate cell nucleic acids bacterium protein chicken lips virus
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Explanation:

Viruses are non - cellular infectious agents that replicate in host organisms. Host organisms are made of cells. The description in the text fits the characteristics of viruses. The capsid is a protein shell.

Answer:

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