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MIC 121 MIC 121 Test compilation 4 Objective Question
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Which of the following is not true about viruses?
Options
A They are much smaller than prokaryotes
B They can mutate
C They exist in the extracellular and intracellular phase
D They carry out metabolism on their own
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they must infect a host cell to replicate and cannot carry out metabolism or reproduce independently. They hijack the host cell's machinery for these processes.

Hint

Consider the parasitic nature of viruses and their reliance on host cells for survival and replication.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: MIC 121 Test compilation 4
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 335 of 984
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