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Number of viruses per ml of sea/lake water is

A

Nil

B

10, 000 - 100, 000

C

5 - 10 million

D

500, 000 - 5, 000, 000

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To determine the number of viruses per milliliter (ml) of sea or lake water, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Viruses**: - Viruses are acellular organisms, meaning they do not have a cellular structure. They are considered a link between living and non-living entities. 2. **Composition of Viruses**: - Viruses contain genetic material, which can be either DNA or RNA. This is crucial for their replication and function. 3. **Estimating Virus Concentration**: - Research indicates that the concentration of viruses in sea or lake water typically ranges from about 5 to 10 million viruses per milliliter. 4. **Evaluating Options**: - Given the options provided: - Option 1: Incorrect (too low) - Option 2: Incorrect (too low) - Option 3: Correct (5 to 10 million) - Option 4: Incorrect (too low) 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is that the number of viruses per ml of sea/lake water is approximately 5 to 10 million. ### Final Answer: - The number of viruses per ml of sea/lake water is **5 to 10 million**. ---
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