Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 20, Viruses and Prokaryotes - Assessment - Connecting Concepts - Use Science Graphics/Write About Science - Page 598: 38

Answer

Similarities: Both reproduce by copying genetic material (DNA) Differences: Viruses cannot reproduce independently, and they need a host. On the other hand, Prokaryotes can reproduce without a host.

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Similarities: Both reproduce by copying genetic material (DNA) Differences: Viruses cannot reproduce independently, and they need a host. On the other hand, Prokaryotes can reproduce without a host.
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