I think it is the first answer choice.
Answer:
d. growth
e. reproduction
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the two characteristics that the argument uses are that of growth and reproduction. This is because the viruses depend on cells of other living creatures which they use in order to grow and reproduce in order to survive and attack the system which they have infected.
The indecisive outcome of the Cenepa War — both sides claimed victory — along with the mediation efforts of Argentina, Brazil, and chile.