A virus is best described as a A. partially living agent that causes disease
B. nucleic acid covered by a protein coat
C. living organism that attacks living cells
D. piece of DNA that transforms a bacterium

question: which statement best describes the different properties of metals?

answer: they are shiny and bend without breaking.

since metals have certain characteristics properties, they include the following: they are ductile, malleable, shiny, hard, lustrous, flexible and they are good conductor of heat and electricity. so therefore, metals are not dull and they are not non-flexible as listed. instead, they are shiny and flexible.

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