5 Questions
Which of the following is a property of viruses that makes them non-life?
Lack genes and enzymes necessary for energy production
What is the origin of viruses according to the text?
Viruses existed before cells
Viruses depend on hosts for which of the following?
Energy production and nucleic acid production
How are viruses classified based on their nucleic acid?
Based on the type of nucleic acid
What is the shape of the viral genomes according to the text?
Circular
Test your knowledge on acellular infectious agents such as viruses, viroids, and prions. Learn about the properties of viruses that make them non-living, their basic structure, and their origin. Discover why viruses depend on hosts for replication and energy production.
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