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Virus are sharply differentiated from bacteria by_______________?

Correct answer: D. All of the above

  • A. Presence of either DNA or RNA
  • B. Simple structure
  • C. Complex multiplication
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Viruses contain either DNA or RNA, have a relatively simple acellular structure, and multiply by complex replication processes inside living cells rather than by binary fission. These combined features distinguish them from bacteria, so all the listed statements apply.

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