Which characteristic of a germ is evidence that is a bacterium and not a virus?
A.) The germ is very small
B.) The germs can survive without a host
C.) The germs is harmful
D.) The germs has a genetic material
I believe it d am I correct
Virus is much smaller than bacteria.
no one knows?
The correct answer is D.) The germ has a genetic material.
To determine whether an organism is a bacterium or a virus, one can look at its characteristics. Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms that have their genetic material in the form of DNA, whereas viruses are acellular entities that have their genetic material in the form of either DNA or RNA. Therefore, the presence of genetic material suggests that the germ is a bacterium rather than a virus.
Option A, "The germ is very small," does not provide evidence to differentiate between bacteria and viruses, as both can vary in size. Option B, "The germs can survive without a host," is true for some bacteria and viruses, so it doesn't help identify whether the germ is a bacterium or a virus. Option C, "The germs are harmful," is not specific to either bacteria or viruses, as both can be harmful or beneficial. Therefore, the best choice is option D, "The germ has a genetic material," as it indicates that the germ is a bacterium.