Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Virus

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a virus?

• A)It is basically a protein-coated gene package.
• B)It can move independently throughout the body.
• C)It cannot reproduce unless they are inside a host cell.
• D)It invades a cell and alters the way in which the cell reproduces itself.

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Definitions:

Helping Behavior

Actions intended to provide assistance or benefits to another individual or group without anticipation of personal gain.

Phobic Behavior

An excessive and irrational fear response, usually triggered by a specific object or situation.

Response Prevention

Also known as flooding, a behavior therapy in which a phobia is eliminated by forced exposure to the feared stimulus without an aversive consequence.

Headbanging

Repetitive and deliberate striking of one's head against an object or surface, which can be a sign of distress, developmental disorders, or a form of self-injury.