Question

a chart comparing viruses to bacteria is shown. which traits apply to each section of the chart? select in the chart if each trait is a virus, bacteria or both. utilize a capsid structure have active metabolism contain genetic material replicate independently

Explanation:

• Utilize a capsid structure: Viruses have a protein coat called a capsid that encloses their genetic material. Bacteria do not have a capsid structure.
• Have active metabolism: Bacteria are living organisms and have an active metabolism (they can carry out biochemical reactions like respiration, digestion of nutrients etc.). Viruses are acellular and do not have an active metabolism on their own; they rely on host cells for their 'life - like' processes.
• Contain genetic material: Both viruses (either DNA or RNA) and bacteria (DNA, usually in a circular chromosome) contain genetic material.
• Replicate independently: Bacteria can replicate independently through processes like binary fission. Viruses cannot replicate independently; they need a host cell's machinery (e.g., ribosomes, energy sources) to replicate.

Answer:

• Utilize a capsid structure: Viruses
• Have active metabolism: Bacteria
• Contain genetic material: Both
• Replicate independently: Bacteria