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Cell theory is not applicable to


A

Virus

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Bacteria

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Algae

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Fungus

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Solution

The correct option is A

Virus


A virus is not considered as a living organism as it cannot grow.

A virus cannot replicate unless it infects a cell.

It then uses the host’s machinery for producing multiple copies of viruses.

Thus, even cell theory does not apply to viruses.


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