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Viruses _____.

are tiny bundles of genetic material
can be multicellular or unicellular
can be beneficial to the body
all of the above

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viruses are tiny bundles of genetic material which is carried in a viral coat.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The virus is generally a parasite that needs a host to become active and to reproduce. It cannot reproduce without the host.
  • The tiny bundle consists of genetic material and protein. The virus consists of capsid and nucleic acid. This capsid is said to be the protein coat.
  • This capsid consists of either RNA or DNA. virus replicate themself within the host body by using its genetic material along with the mechanism of the host.
  • Thus after replicating the virus need to get out of host cell, It is performed by two types budding or lysis( bursting the host cell ).

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