A student is comparing the two different unknowns described in the table.
Unknown 1
Unknown 2
Consists of a protein capsid encapsulating
Consists of a semipermeable membrane encapsulating
cytoplasm and DNA nucleoid
genetic material
Requires a host cell to replicate
Able to reproduce without a host cell
Pathogenic to humans
Pathogenic to cells
Which conclusion is best supported by the information, and which piece of evidence supports the conclusion?
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A Conclusion: Unknown 1 is a fungus, while Unknown 2 is a bacterial cell.
Evidence: The conclusion is supported by Unknown 1 needing a host cell to replicate, and
Unknown 2 being a living cell with a nucleoid.
B
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Conclusion: Unknown 1 is a virus, while Unknown 2 is a bacterial cell.
Evidence: The conclusion is supported because both unknowns are pathogens, and all viruses
and bacteria are pathogenic to humans.
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Conclusion: Unknown 1 is a bacterial cell, while Unknown 2 is a fungus.
Evidence: The conclusion is supported because both unknowns are pathogens, and all bacteria
and fungi are pathogenic to humans.
D Conclusion: Unknown 1 is a virus, while Unknown 2 is a bacterial cell.
Evidence: The conclusion is supported by Unknown 1 needing a host cell to replicate, and
Unknown 2 being a living cell with a nucleold.