Question

Which among the following statements is NOT correct about viruses?

• A. Viruses can multiply only using the host cell resources.
• B. Nucleic acid in viruses is the same as that in other living organisms.
• C. Viruses can have either DNA or RNA.
• D. Viruses can be crystallized and these crystals can multiply.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Viruses can be crystallized and these crystals can multiply.

Viruses are entities that are living only inside a host cell and are inert when outside a cell. They may be composed of either DNA or RNA.

They can be crystallized when outside the living cells, but the crystals retain their virulent nature. They can become infectious and multiply only when inside a host cell.