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Why must the viruses enter host cells

A. they are pathogens and seek to infect others

B. They are to small to survive on their own

C.They cannot reproduce on their own

D. They cannot catch food on their own

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Answer: C. They cannot reproduce on their own

Step-by-step explanation:

Viruses enter the cell via endocytosis because they lack the machinery required to reproduce.

They transfer the genetic material to the host cell which causes the cell to create the virus.

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