Select the FALSE Statement About Viruses

question 77

Multiple Choice

Select the FALSE statement about viruses.

• A)Cellular life-forms most likely preceded the origin of viruses since viruses need host cells in which to develop and reproduce.
• B)Viruses are the most numerous microbes on Earth.
• C)Viruses have impacted the evolution of all other cellular life-forms including bacteria, achaeans, and eukaryotes.
• D)When viruses are treated in a way that prevents them from entering host cells and reproducing, they are said to be dead.

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