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Which condition is required for viruses to reproduce

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Answer: Host cell

Step-by-step explanation:

To decode genetic information virus have only two enzymes. To perform chemical reactions necessary for life, chemical machinery is required. Virus don't have any machinery so it needs a host to reproduce itself.

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The virus needs a host. Then the virus injects its genetic material into the host. The host cell uses the genetic material to make new viruses.
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