Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct?
Correct answer: B. Viruses are obligate parasite
- A. Viruses possess their own metabolic system
- B. Viruses are obligate parasite
- C. All viruses contain both RNA and DNA
- D. The nucleic acid of viruses is known as capsid
Explanation
Viruses are obligate parasites, meaning they require a host cell to replicate and complete their life cycle.
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