Viruses are not classified based on:
Correct answer: C. Cell membrane
- A. Morphology
- B. Host specificity
- C. Cell membrane
- D. Envelope
Explanation
Viruses are not classified based on the presence or absence of a cell membrane because:- Viruses do not have a cell membrane like cellular organisms do. Instead, they have a protein coat called a capsid that surrounds their genetic material.- Some viruses have an envelope, which is a lipid bilayer derived from the host cell membrane, but this is not a universal characteristic among viruses.
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