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Which statements about viruses are true? Select all that apply. A. Viruses are ultramicroscopic cells. B. Viruses are infectious particles with a protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid. C. Bacteriophages are viruses that can also infect the animal cells infected by the bacteria. D. Viruses are nonliving. E. Viruses are not living.

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Answer:

Viruses are not living

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Because it has no cells therefore it has no life so if it dies once it touches a surface un like bacteria

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Answers A, B, C, D and E are all correct

Step-by-step explanation:

Viruses are non living, ultramicroscopic cells, infectious particles with a protein coat surrounding the nucleic acid that replicate inside any life form and infeft them.

Bacteriophages, like viruses that can also infect the animal cells infected by the bacteria.

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