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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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Viruses are described as 'obligate intracellular parasites.' What does this term imply about their replication and metabolic processes?
Options
A They can replicate and carry out metabolic processes independently outside a host cell.
B They can only infect plant cells and rely on sunlight for energy.
C They rely entirely on the host's machinery (ribosomes, ATP, enzymes) for replication and metabolism.
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D They multiply by binary fission within the host cell.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'Obligate Intracellular Parasites: Viruses cannot replicate or carry out metabolic processes outside of a host cell. They rely entirely on the host's machinery (ribosomes, ATP, enzymes).'

Hint

Consider what 'obligate intracellular' means in the context of a parasite's lifestyle.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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