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What is the main characteristic of acellular organisms?
They have neither cells nor cell membranes
What is the function of the protein coat in a viral particle?
Protects the nucleic acid and facilitates attachment and penetration of the host cell
What is the composition of a viral particle?
Nucleic acid molecule enclosed in a protein coat
What is the main characteristic of cellular organisms?
They have definite cell structures
What redirects the host's enzymatic machinery to functions associated with the replication of a virus?
Viral nucleic acid
Test your knowledge of acellular organisms with this quiz. Learn about their unique characteristics and examples, such as viruses. Understand how they function inside and outside of a host, and their genetic composition.
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