NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Viruses Viroids and Lichens

  • question_answer
    Many scientists consider viruses as living entities because these:                                [AIPMT 2000]

    A) respire

    B)                  can cause diseases

    C) reproduce (inside host)

    D) respond to tough environment

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Viruses are non-cellular particulate entities. They cause various disease in living organisms. The only point favouring the virus as living entities is that they have the ability to reproduce (multiply) within the host by using host's machinery. The only point favouring the viruses as living entities is that they have the ability to reproduce (multiply)-though in the host using host's machinery.


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