Acellular Organisms Quiz

They are divided into prokaryotic and eukaryotic based on cellular structure

They have definite cell structures

They are composed of a few genes protected by a protein coat

They have neither cells nor cell membranes (correct)

Encloses the nucleic acid molecule, either DNA or RNA

Determines the specificity of the interaction of a virus with its host cell

Protects the nucleic acid and facilitates attachment and penetration of the host cell (correct)

Redirects the host's enzymatic machinery to functions associated with virus replication

Prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell structure

Nucleic acid molecule enclosed in a protein coat (correct)

Glycoproteins in the capsid determining specificity of interaction with host cell

Proteins enclosed by an envelope of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates

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