Question

a student examines the structures labeled in the model shown.
the student claims the model represents a virus. which structural evidence provides enough information to support or refute the students claim?
the flagellum that aids a virus in movement is present, supporting the students claim that it is a virus.
the organelles necessary for the reproduction of a virus are present, refuting the students claim that it is a virus.
the ribosomes necessary for the production of proteins are present, supporting the students claim that it is a virus.
the dna that contains the hereditary information is present, refuting the students claim that it is a virus.

Explanation:

Viruses are non - cellular entities that lack the organelles necessary for reproduction like ribosomes and other cellular machinery. The model shows a cell - like structure with ribosomes and other organelles which are not present in viruses. Viruses do not have a cell wall, cell membrane, or ribosomes for protein synthesis on their own. They rely on host cells for reproduction.

Answer:

The organelles necessary for the reproduction of a virus are present, refuting the student's claim that it is a virus.