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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question

Question

Viruses differ from bacteria in their replication method because they do not multiply by:
Options
A Directed protein synthesis
B Nucleic acid production
C Binary fission
Correct Answer
D Taking over host cell machinery
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states under 'Replication Method': 'Viruses do not multiply by binary fission (cell division, as in bacteria). Instead, they reproduce through a complex process of directed protein synthesis and nucleic acid production within a host.'

Hint

Think about the typical method of reproduction for bacteria and how viruses are explicitly stated to differ from it.

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