Question

The non-living characteristic of viruses is

• A. Ability to multiply
• B. Ability to undergo mutation
• C. Ability to be crystallized
• D. Ability to cause diseases in the host

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ability to be crystallized

Nonliving traits include the fact that they are not cells, do not contain cytoplasm or cellular organelles, and do not have their own metabolism, therefore they must multiply utilising the metabolic machinery of the host cell. Another crucial feature of a virus is its ability to crystalize.