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Choose all the answers that apply:Viruses ______________.A. must replicate inside a cellB. cannot survive without a hostC. are part of the Protista kingdomD. are bundles of genetic material in a protein casingE. are multicellular

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Viruses are infectious agents that can infect a variety of living organisms, from bacteria to humans.

They have a very simple structure, they are indeed "bundles of genetic material in a protein casing". Therefore, D is correct.

But they are not classified as cells, not being unicellular nor multicellular organisms; So E is incorrect.

As viruses are not classified as cellular organisms, they do not belong to any of the five kingdoms of life. Therefore, C is incorrect as well.

As viruses do not present a structure complex enough for that, they can't replicate by themselves or obtain energy by themselves. They need a host to survive and to replicate. So, A and B are correct.

Therefore, the answers that apply are A, B and D.

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