Question 8 In 1987, scientists isolated an unknown biological particle from the sand of a river. The particle
had the following characteristics:
is single-celled
cannot function in the presence of oxygen
has circular DNA
uses inorganic substances like metals for energy reproduces
without a host cell
Based on the given information, is it likely that the particle is classified as living or
nonliving?
A.
living, because the particle uses energy and reproduces on its own nonliving,
B.
because the particle cannot transmit genetic material to offspring living,
C.
because the particle has DNA nonliving, because the particle does not need
D.
oxygen or food