Which Statement About Viruses Is True

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which statement about viruses is true?

• A) They are not cells.
• B) They can regulate the movements of substances into and out of the cell.
• C) They can reproduce outside living cells.
• D) They are large and therefore easy to study.
• E) They are the smallest life form.

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Definitions:

Caregiving Behavior

Actions and activities performed to meet the physical, emotional, or social needs of another person.

Regulator Genes

Genes that control or regulate the expression of other genes, influencing various biological processes and traits.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that cause malformation or serious developmental problems in a fetus when exposure occurs during pregnancy, including certain chemicals, drugs, and infections.

Fetus

A stage in human development that starts from the ninth week after fertilization until birth, characterized by rapid growth and specialization of body structures.