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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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One reason viruses are considered "non-living" is their metabolic deficiency. What does this mean they are incapable of doing?
Options
A Forming a protective protein shell (capsid).
B Generating their own energy (ATP) or synthesizing proteins.
Correct Answer
C Attaching to specific host cell receptors.
D Undergoing mutations and adapting to their environment.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Why Viruses Are Considered "Non-Living"', point 2 'Metabolic Deficiency' states: 'They are incapable of generating their energy (ATP) or synthesizing proteins due to the absence of cellular organelles such as ribosomes and mitochondria.'

Hint

Think about what 'metabolism' entails for living organisms.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 117 of 984
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