Which one of the following statements about viruses
is correct?
(a) Viruses possess their own metabolic system.
(b) All viruses contain both RNA and DNA.
(c) Viruses are obligate parasites.
(d) Nucleic acid of viruses is known as capsid.

1 Answer

Answer :

(c) Viruses are obligate parasites.

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