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Which of the following statements about viruses is true?

  • Viruses can reproduce by themselves.
  • Viruses have RNA and DNA as their genetic material. (correct)
  • Viruses can only infect animals.
  • Viruses were discovered in the 18th century.

What does the word 'virus' mean in Latin?

  • Slimy fluid (correct)
  • Infectious disease
  • Small parasite
  • Microorganism

Who discovered the transmission of the 'mosaic disease' in tobacco plants?

  • Paul Frosch
  • Adolf Eduard Mayer (correct)
  • Holland
  • Friedrich Loeffler

What was the second virus discovered?

<p>Foot and mouth disease virus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the German scientists Friedrich Loeffler and Paul Frosch prove with their experiment?

<p>Viruses can infect animals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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