Virus is a latin word meaning:
Correct answer: C. Poison
- A. Sweet
- B. Sour
- C. Poison
- D. Toxic
- E. Acidic
Explanation
In Latin, virus means poison/ slimy liquid. It is a substance which is capable of infecting others.
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