Attenuated viruses are those that _____.
a. can be used to treat viral disease.
b. give rise to viroids and prions.
c. multiply in cells but at a low rate.
d. have been treated with chemicals such as formaldehyde.

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Answer :

c. multiply in cells but at a low rate.

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