Welcome to Microbiologynote.com, Register or Login Here to ask question and give answers
Ask a Question
You discover a new "thing." It has only RNA as a nucleic acid and lacks both a membrane and cytoplasm. This "thing" is a(n):

- bacteria.

- prion.

- archaea.

- fungus.

- virus.

1 Answer

Based on the given description, the "thing" you discovered, which has only RNA as a nucleic acid and lacks both a membrane and cytoplasm, is most likely a virus. Viruses are infectious agents that are composed of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid. They do not possess cellular structures like membranes or cytoplasm. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites that require host cells to replicate and carry out their life cycle.
Ask a Question
Welcome to Microbiologynote Q&A, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community.

1.3k questions

1.3k answers

2 comments

5.5k users

PaulaRickett

100 points

0 answers

0 questions

IeshaMorrow

100 points

0 answers

0 questions

Brandonjax

100 points

0 answers

0 questions

VivienSfm271

100 points

0 answers

0 questions

...