Question

Viruses are non-cellular infectious agents. The genetic information of a virus is surrounded by a protective coat made up of many protein monomers, called the capsid. The genetic component of a virus plus its capsid layer are collectively called the nucleocapsid. Which of the following accurately describe viruses?Select all the correct answers.

A. Viruses have ribosomes to synthesize proteins.
B. Viruses are smaller than Bacteria and Archaea.
C. Viruses do not belong to any of the three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Viruses generate energy through mitochondria.
D. Viruses use facilitated transport to take in nutrients.
E. Viruses are as old as Bacteria and Archaea.
F. Viruses are unable to perform replication on their own.

Answer 1

B. Viruses are smaller than Bacteria and Archaea

C. Viruses do not belong to any of the three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya

E. Viruses are as old as Bacteria and Archaea

F. Viruses are unable to perform replication on their own