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Describe the main characterisites of viruses in brief.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Lack of Cellular Structure**: - Viruses do not possess a cell membrane or cell wall. Instead, their structure is often covered by a protein coat known as a capsid, and some viruses may have an additional lipid envelope. 2. **Dependence on Host Cells**: - Viruses cannot reproduce or divide on their own. They require a host cell to replicate. This means they invade living cells and hijack the host's cellular machinery to produce new virus particles. ...
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