All of the Following Statements Are True About Viruses EXCEPT

question 37

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true about viruses EXCEPT:

• A) Viruses consist of DNA or RNA but not both.
• B) Viruses are acellular but are surrounded by a protein coat.
• C) Viruses can infect bacteria, plants, and animals.
• D) Viruses do not need host cells to survive.

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Definitions:

Sampling Error

Refers to the difference between the population parameter and the sample statistic due to the fact that the sample is not a perfect representation of the population.

Statistical Error

The difference between a measured or observed value and the true value, often arising from sampling or measurement limitations.

Random Factors

Variables in an experiment that are randomly varied to assess their incidental effects on the outcome, as opposed to systematically manipulated factors.

Gold Medal

An award for the first-place finisher in a competition, often used in the context of the Olympic Games.