The Fascinating World of Viruses

Viruses are structures of very small size that can only be seen under an electron microscope.

Viruses occur in the environment and in all types of living organisms.

Viruses are the same size as bacteria.

<p>Viruses have a core of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Viruses are termed as intracellular parasites because they lack the ability to reproduce and carry out metabolic functions outside of a host cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers