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Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
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?
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?
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?
What was the second virus discovered?
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What did the German scientists Friedrich Loeffler and Paul Frosch prove with their experiment?
What did the German scientists Friedrich Loeffler and Paul Frosch prove with their experiment?
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