Which of the Following Statements Are True of Viruses (Select

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of viruses (Select all that apply) ?

• A)A virus has either DNA or RNA surrounding its protein core.
• B)To reproduce,a virus must be within a living cell.
• C)Viruses spread from person to person only by direct contact.
• D)Viruses cause disease by killing the cells they reproduce within.
• E)The enzymes secreted by viruses are needed for them to obtain food.
• F)Some viruses require insect vectors to spread from host to host.

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Definitions:

Organ Of Corti

The Organ of Corti is the sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, essential for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Located

The specific area or position where something is situated or placed.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body to repair tissues and synthesize enzymes and hormones.

Glutamate

An amino acid that serves as a key neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in learning and memory.