The Living World Theory Part 01 Ques26

Question: Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses?

Options:

(A) They can reproduce independently.

(B) They contain genetic material.

(C) They can infect living cells.

(D) They are acellular.

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Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Viruses cannot reproduce independently; they need a host cell.

(B) Viruses contain genetic material.

(C) Viruses can infect living cells.

(D) Viruses are acellular.