Which of the following statements are true about the viruses?
Correct answer: B. Obligate parasites
- A. Free living
- B. Obligate parasites
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Option B is correct. Viruses are obligate parasites. This means that they can only survive and reproduce inside living cells. They are not able to exist on their own outside of a host cell (free-living).
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