Why Does the Viral Classification System Differ from That of Eukaryotes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why does the viral classification system differ from that of eukaryotes?

• A) Viruses are microscopic.
• B) Viruses rely on a host cell for replication.
• C) Viruses do not participate in sexual reproduction.
• D) Viral nucleic acids can not mutate.

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