Match each disease-causing agent to its corresponding definition or characteristic.
-group of agents that can be classified according to whether it contains RNA or DNA as its nucleic acid

Question

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Viruses can be classified according to whether they contain RNA or DNA as their nucleic acid.

Answer: B
 Prions are not classified as either RNA or DNA-based agents, but as abnormal protein molecules.

Answer: C
 Bacteria are single-celled organisms with no nucleus and contain DNA as their genetic material.

Answer: D
 Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that are different from plants and animals and contain DNA as their genetic material.

Answer: E
 Protozoans are single-celled eukaryotic organisms that contain DNA as their genetic material.

Answer: F
 Nematodes are multicellular worms that contain DNA as their genetic material.

Answer: G
 Platyhelminths are flatworms that contain DNA as their genetic material.

Answer: H
 Arthropods are a diverse group of invertebrates that contain DNA as their genetic material.

Match Each Disease-Causing Agent to Its Corresponding Definition or Characteristic