Which of the Following Statements About Viruses Is Most Accurate

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about viruses is most accurate?

• A) Viruses can reproduce rapidly on surfaces outside the body.
• B) Viruses contain no DNA or RNA of their own; therefore, they must enter a host cell to obtain a nucleic acid.
• C) Viruses are simply a bundle of genetic material surrounded by a protein shell.
• D) Viruses are complex structures having sophisticated metabolic processes, which is why viral infections can be difficult to treat.