Question

Which of the following can be made into crystal?

• A. A Bacterium
• B. An Amoeba
• C. A Virus
• D. A Sperm

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A Virus

The correct option is : (c)

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Non-living things can be made into crystals and stored in jars.
2. Viruses are acellular but are considered as living entities as they can carry out the cell metabolism with the help of host’s machinery.
3. They have some features of non-living things so they can be made into crystals and stored.

Explanation of the incorrect options :

Option (A) Bacterium is a unicellular organism belonging to Kingdom Monera.

Option (B) Amoeba is a unicellular organism which is a protozoan belonging to Kingdom Protista.

Option (D) Sperm is a human male gamete and is a unicellular living cell .

Final answer : Viruses can be made into crystal.