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Competency 6—Knowledge of the structural and functional diversity of viruses and prokaryotic organisms

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The characteristic unique to a virus when compared to a bacterium is that the virus

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transfers genetic material through conjugation.
contains a circular chromosome of DNA.
changes its genotype through transformation.
requires a host cell for reproduction.

Enter to expand or collapse answer.Answer expanded: Correct Response: D.