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Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct?

A

Viruses possess their own metabolic system

B

Viruses contain either DNA or RNA

C

Viruses are facultative parasites

D

Viruses are readily killed by antibiotics

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Viruses contain only one type of nucleic acid DNA or RNA. These are obligate parasites, do not possess metabolic machinery and are not readily killed by antibiotics.
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