Which Hypothesis Asserts That Viruses Are Remnants of Cellular Organisms

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which hypothesis asserts that viruses are remnants of cellular organisms and evolved from small cells that were parasites in larger cells?

• A) Escape hypothesis
• B) Virus-first hypothesis
• C) Regressive hypothesis
• D) Progressive hypothesis
• E) Degenerative hypothesis

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