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What is true of viruses ?

A

They are obligate intracellular parsites

B

They are bigger than bacteria

C

They are non-specific for their hosts

D

They can raproduce in non-living medium.

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  • What is true about viruses ?

    A
    They can be crystallised and stored for several years
    B
    Viruses do not occur as parasites in living cells
    C
    They can be caltured on artificial media
    D
    They are devoid of genetic material of their own

  • Which of the following is true about viruses ?

    A
    It is not parasite in a living host
    B
    It can be cultured on artificial media
    C
    If does not have a genetic material of its own
    D
    It can be crystallised and kept in a bottle for several years

  • Which of the following statements is true about viruses?

    A
    Some viruses have cellular structure and are saprophytes.
    B
    All viruses known to man are obligate parasites.
    C
    Viruses can perform metabolic activities on their own.
    D
    Viruses are filterable facultative parasites.

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