Question

What does a cell and a virus have in common?

Option F: Contain protein-producing ribosomes
Option G: Contain nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA
Option H: Genetic material enclosed by protein coat
Option J: Membrane-bound organelles

Answer 1

Cells and viruses both contain nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA, in their genetic material and have a genetic material enclosed by a protein coat.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both cells and viruses have nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA, as part of their genetic material. This is option G. Cells have a nucleus that contains DNA while viruses have a DNA or RNA core.

Option H is also correct. Both cells and viruses have a genetic material enclosed by a protein coat. In cells, the genetic material is contained within the nucleus, while in viruses, it is surrounded by a protein capsid.

However, option F and option J are incorrect. Cells have protein-producing ribosomes, which are not present in viruses. Furthermore, cells have membrane-bound organelles, such as mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum, while viruses lack these organelles.