Which of the Following Statements About Viruses Is FALSE

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about viruses is FALSE?

• A) Viruses contain DNA or RNA but never both.
• B) Viruses contain a protein coat.
• C) Viruses have genes.
• D) Viruses use their own catabolic enzymes.
• E) Viruses use the anabolic machinery of the cell.

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Definitions:

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs, crucial for breathing and systemic respiration.

Blood Flow

The continuous circulation of blood through the cardiovascular system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to and removing waste products from tissues.

Reticular Fibers

Fine, threadlike fibers in connective tissue that form a network around various cells and support the tissue structure.

Lymphatic Tissue

A part of the immune system composed of a network of lymphoid organs and tissues that protect the body from pathogens.