Select the description that would represent a pathogen that would be considered a virus.

a.

genetic material that is surrounded by a protein coat and uses a host cell to reproduce

b.

a single-celled organism that infects animals and plants

c.

an organism that feeds off others in order to gain its nutrients

d.

a single-celled organism that can be a parasite

The correct answer is option A.

Explanation:

Viruses refer to the microscopic, non-cellular infectious agents, which can only reproduce within the host cell. Viruses cannot be categorized as living or non-living. The viruses are dormant when they are present external of the host cells, however, turns active when present within the host cells.  

The viruses are enveloped by a protein coat, known as capsid and possess a core of nucleic acid constituting either RNA or DNA. A virus does not possesses the tendency to reproduce outside the host cell, as they are devoid of the needed cellular machinery. Thus, it invades and combines itself with a particular host cell, administers its genetic substance, and proliferates by utilizing the genetic substance of the host, and thus, create new viruses within the host.  

nope, but i have cleaned my brush in my cup of not as potentially harmful but nevertheless, very upsetting for scottish/british folks. especially if you've used the last teabag for it

explanation:

there could be something in that . . i am indeed an old scottish man!

there's a bit of bolshie-ness with it too though. i won't let go of the old ways . . tea and whisky . . whether the young whippersnappers like it or not!

shhh" is a calming noise that is soothing to the brain . but if ur bf still has nightmares and need mommy and daddy u should get a new bf . u deserve better .

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sorry for isaiah but he sounds like a wimp