Biological Classification Question 129
129. Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct?
(a) Viruses possess their own metabolic system
(b) Viruses contain either DNA or RNA
(c) Viruses are facultative parasites
(d) Viruses are readily killed by antibiotics
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) Viruses have either DNA or RNA as the genetic material. Viruses having RNA as the genetic material are known as retroviruses.
