Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about viruses is most accurate?
A) Viruses can reproduce rapidly on surfaces outside the body.
B) Viruses contain no DNA or RNA of their own; therefore, they must enter a host cell to obtain a nucleic acid.
C) Viruses are simply a bundle of genetic material surrounded by a protein shell.
D) Viruses are complex structures having sophisticated metabolic processes, which is why viral infections can be difficult to treat.
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