Asked by Jessica Nichole on Jul 16, 2024
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Which of the following is true about viruses?
A) The genome may be DNA or RNA.
B) The nucleic acid may be single or double stranded.
C) Viruses exhibit host specificity.
D) Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites.
E) All of the answer choices are true statements about viruses.
Genome
Sum of all the genetic information in a cell or organism.
Host Specificity
The degree to which a parasite or pathogen can infect only a limited range of host species.
Intracellular Parasites
Intracellular parasites are organisms that live within the cells of their host, relying on their host's resources for survival, often causing disease.
- Discern the structural design, methods of multiplication, and the lack of cellularity in viruses.
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Lenny TurnerJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the given statements are true about viruses. The genome of viruses may be DNA or RNA and the nucleic acid may be single or double stranded. Viruses exhibit host specificity as they can infect only certain types of cells in certain species, and they are obligate intracellular parasites as they require a host cell to replicate and generate progeny virions.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the structural design, methods of multiplication, and the lack of cellularity in viruses.