Q.

Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct?

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a

Nucleic acid of viruses is known as capsid

b

Viruses possess their own metabolic system

c

All viruses contain both RNA and DNA

d

Viruses are obligate parasites

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

All viruses are obligate parasites. They do not have metabolic system and are acellular. Protein coat is made up of capsomeres which is called capsid.

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