Multiple choice

Which statement is not true for viruses?

  1. Viruses are made of proteins and nucleic acids.

  2. Virus can multiply only in living cells.

  3. Viruses cannot use oxygen.

  4. Virus can grow in dilute sugar syrups in warm weather.

  5. Viruses are inert in nature.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is not true as they cannot grow in sugar solution. They can grow only inside the living cell.

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