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Although viruses are nonliving,

they contain hereditary materials.
What do they do with this
hereditary material?

A. use it to coat the outside of cell
B. inject it into a living host cell for reproduction
C. use it to form a bond to cell
D. have little need of it since they cannot
reproduce

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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

They inject their DNA into the cell, which reprograms that cell to become that virus. This is why viruses are so deadly and can spread throughout the body and to others easily, and efficiently.

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