Question

Which two characteristics of living things do viruses exhibit? They have genetic material. They increase in size over time. They are made up of a single cell. They eliminate waste. They reproduce.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct two options includes:

- They have genetic material. And

- They reproduce

Explanation:

A virus is a type of microorganism that contains a single genetic material in its core which is surrounded by a protein coat.

One of the characteristics of living things is reproduction during which genetic materials are being transferred to offsprings.

A complete virus particle, known as a virion, consists of nucleic acid

(GENETIC MATERIAL) surrounded by a protective coat of protein called a capsid. They depend on a host to REPRODUCE. After gaining entrance into a host body cells through attachment, they use the machinery and metabolism of a host cell to produce multiple copies of themselves. The host cell is then forced to rapidly produce thousands of identical copies of the original virus.