<span>: a medieval drama based on episodes from the life of a saint or martyr.
2 : mystery </span>play<span>.</span>
The specimen is VIRUS.
A virus is an infective agent which can only reproduce within a living cell. All virus contain genetic materials, either DNA or RNA but not both. A protein coat usually surround the genetic material of the virus. Virus can be classified based on the genetic material found in them and the size of the material.
Answer: Breaks down, decomposes. Decomposers include bacteria and fungi.