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Question 12

Many scientists do not classify viruses as living organisms.

a.

State two characteristics of living organisms that viruses are unable to perform independently (outside of a host cell).

[2]
b.

Name one example of a virus that infects plants.

[1]
c.

Describe one structural difference between a bacterium and a virus.

[1]
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