Which of the following is not true for virions?
Correct answer: A. Reproduce independently
- A. Reproduce independently
- B. Contain DNA
- C. Contain RNA
- D. Extracellular
Explanation
Virions, which are individual virus particles, do not reproduce independently. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they require a host cell to replicate and reproduce. The virion itself is essentially the extracellular form of a virus, consisting of genetic material (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid.
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