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Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?
  1. They can reproduce independently
  2. They are prokaryotic organisms
  3. They require a host cell to replicate
  4. They have a complex cellular structure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?
  • Step 1: Understand what a virus is. A virus is a tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.
  • Step 2: Learn the term 'obligate intracellular parasite.' This means that viruses must enter a host cell to survive and reproduce.
  • Step 3: Recognize that viruses cannot reproduce on their own. They need a host cell to make copies of themselves.
  • Step 4: Conclude that a key characteristic of viruses is that they rely on host cells for their reproduction.
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