Question

Which of the following is NOT true of viruses? A. They usually infect specific types of cells. B. They're nonliving particles. C. They reproduce on their own without hosts. D. They're able to crystallize.

Answer 1

C. They reproduce on their own without hosts.

Answer 2

Hi. Viruses can only replicate through the infection of a host cell. Because of this, they are unable to survive and reproduce on their own without hosts. The other options in the question are all true except for option C.

ANSWER: C. They reproduce on their own without hosts.