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What is one way that a lysogenic infection differs from a lytic infection?
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Which structure is commonly found in both viruses and cells?
A
Cell membrane
B
Ribosomes
C
Nucleic acids
D
Mitochondria
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Identify the structures listed in the problem: cell membrane, ribosomes, nucleic acids, and mitochondria.
Understand the basic components of viruses: Viruses are composed of nucleic acids (either DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat. They lack cellular structures like membranes, ribosomes, and mitochondria.
Understand the basic components of cells: Cells contain nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), a cell membrane, ribosomes, and in eukaryotic cells, mitochondria.
Compare the structures found in both viruses and cells: Both viruses and cells contain nucleic acids, which are essential for storing and transmitting genetic information.
Conclude that nucleic acids are the common structure found in both viruses and cells, as they are crucial for the genetic material in both entities.
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