AIPMT PRELIMS2003Botany-Virology
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Botany Characteristics of Viruses MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct : -
A
Viruses possess their own metabolic system
B
All viruses contain both RNA and DNA
C
Viruses are obligate parasites
D
Nucleic acid of viruses is known as capsid
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Viruses are obligate parasites because they require a host cell to replicate and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own.
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