Question

the table compares viruses and bacteria. based on the information, which conclusion is most likely? viruses: characteristics - smaller than bacteria, dependency on host - dependency on host cells to grow and reproduce, genetic material - capsid surrounds the genome. bacteria: characteristics - larger than viruses, dependency on host - grow and reproduce independently, genetic material - genome located in region called nucleoid. options: viruses are non - living particles that depend on a host cell for growth and reproduction. bacteria and viruses are living organisms as they both have genetic material. bacteria are living organisms and viruses are non - living particles. viruses are living organisms and bacteria are non - living particles.

Explanation:

Viruses are non - living particles as they depend on host cells to grow and reproduce. Bacteria are living organisms as they can grow and reproduce independently. Both have genetic material. This aligns with the characteristics in the table.

Answer:

Viruses are non - living particles that depend on a host cell for growth and reproduction, while bacteria are living organisms as they have genetic material and can grow and reproduce independently.