Question

which of the following is a major difference between viruses and living things? (1 point)
viruses can cause diseases in humans, whereas no type of living organism can cause an infection or disease
living things contain genetic information in the form of nucleic acids, whereas viruses do not contain any genetic material
most living things can reproduce independently, whereas viruses must infect living cells in order to reproduce
viruses must eat in order to obtain energy, whereas all types of living things can make their own food

Explanation:

Living organisms have the ability to reproduce independently through cell - division or other means. Viruses lack the cellular machinery to reproduce on their own and require a host cell to replicate their genetic material and produce new virus particles. Viruses can cause diseases and living organisms like bacteria can too. Viruses do contain genetic material (either DNA or RNA). Not all living things can make their own food; heterotrophs rely on consuming other organisms for energy.

Answer:

Most living things can reproduce independently, whereas viruses must infect living cells in order to reproduce