You discover a new particle. It has only RNA as a nucleic acid and lacks both a membrane and cytoplasm. This particle is a(n)
A) virus.
B) bacteria.
C) fungus.
D) prion.
E) archaea.

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Viruses are the only entities among the options given that have RNA as their genetic material and lack both a membrane and cytoplasm. They are not considered living organisms because they cannot reproduce without a host cell.

You Discover a New Particle