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Many viruses released into the air survive for only

short periods of time. Which of the following is the most
likely reason for this?

A. Viruses attract antibodies in the atmosphere.

B. Viruses require a low atmospheric pressure.

C. Viruses are hosts for bacteria that eventually
destroy them.

D. Viruses are dependent on host cells of living
organisms.

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Without a host a virus is without key nutrients to survive

User Shime
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A virus doesn't do real metabolism, but uses the host cell. The correct answer is D.
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