Viruses can not:
Correct answer: C. Excrete
- A. Crystallize
- B. Mutate
- C. Excrete
- D. Infect bacteria
Explanation
Viruses do not excrete waste in the same way that living organisms do. They are not considered living cells; instead, they are composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat and, in some cases, a lipid envelope. Viruses lack the cellular machinery required for metabolism, including processes like excretion
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