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A virus can be con be considered living being as it

A

Reproduces inside the host

B

Respires

C

Can cause disease

D

Responds to touch stimule.

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  • A virus can be considered as living entity because

    A
    reproduces (inside the host)
    B
    can cause disease
    C
    response to touch stimulus
    D
    shows metabolism.
  • Reason of diversity in living beings is

    A
    Mutation
    B
    Long term evolutionary change
    C
    Gradual change
    D
    Short term evolutionary chagne.
  • Viruses are considered as a living organism because it

    A
    reproduces inside the host cell.
    B
    Can multiple outside the host cell.
    C
    respond to touch stimuli.
    D
    respires
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