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MIC 121 MIC 121 Test compilation 2 Objective Question
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Regarding viral reproduction, which statement is true?
Options
A Viruses can reproduce independently in any non-living environment
B Viruses can only reproduce within living host cells, utilizing host cellular machinery
Correct Answer
C Viruses reproduce primarily through binary fission, similar to bacteria
D Viruses do not reproduce but rather self-assemble from environmental precursors
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they can only replicate inside living host cells. They lack their own cellular machinery for metabolism and reproduction, instead hijacking the host cell's machinery to produce new viral particles.

Hint

Viruses are known for their parasitic nature and dependence on other organisms.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MIC 121 Test compilation 2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 315 of 984
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