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What is the main reason why viruses are debated to be living or non-living entities?
What is the main reason why viruses are debated to be living or non-living entities?
- Their dependence on host cells for replication (correct)
- Their genetic diversity
- Their lack of cellular structures
- Their ability to reproduce inside living organisms
Which characteristic of viruses contributes to their ability to hijack cellular machinery for reproduction?
Which characteristic of viruses contributes to their ability to hijack cellular machinery for reproduction?
- Diverse shapes and sizes
- Genetic diversity (correct)
- Lack of cellular structures
- Ability to cause harm to host cells
How do viruses differ from living organisms in terms of metabolism?
How do viruses differ from living organisms in terms of metabolism?
- Viruses have the ability to carry out metabolism independently
- Viruses completely lack metabolic processes
- Viruses exhibit diverse metabolic pathways
- Viruses rely on host cells for metabolic activities (correct)
Which type of genetic material can RNA viruses possess?
Which type of genetic material can RNA viruses possess?
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How do viruses differ from living organisms in terms of cellular structures?
How do viruses differ from living organisms in terms of cellular structures?
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