A particle that consists of nucleic acids surrounded by protein and requires a host organism to replicate is

A. a prion.
B. a viroid.
C. a prokaryote.
D. a virus.
E. a plasmid.


Answer: D

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The ________ is the baby's contribution to the placenta

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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