Answer:
A) by breaking off a phosphate group from its structure
Explanation:
A. by breaking off a phosphate molecule from itself structure
because the sperm fertilizes the egg and creates the zygote thing
Characteristics of Living Organisms: Ability to reproduce independently, ability to grow
Characteristics of Viruses: Not made of cells, have a protein coat instead of a membrane.
Characteristics of Both: Can have a DNA genome, may mutate and evolve
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