Question

Which of the following can be made into crystal?

• A. (a) A Bacterium
• B. (b) An Amoeba
• C. (c) A Virus
• D. (d) A Sperm

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(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 living entities as they can carry out the cell metabolism with the help of the 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 and cannot be crystallized.

Option (b) Amoeba is a unicellular organism and cannot be crystallized.

Option (d) Sperm is a unicellular living cell and cannot be crystallized.

Final answer

Viruses can be made into crystals.