Viruses
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1
The protein coat that surrounds a virus's genetic material is called the:
A.Capsid
B.Cell wall
C.Ribosome
D.Flagellum
2
Why are viruses considered obligate intracellular parasites?
A.They grow on rocks without cells
B.They divide by binary fission alone
C.They require host cells to replicate
D.They photosynthesize independently
3
Viruses are considered acellular because they:
A.Have a nucleus
B.Can only reproduce inside a host cell
C.Are larger than bacteria
D.Make their own food
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