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. Virus can remain outside the host as a non-living entity in the form of a crystal and hence it can be crystallized.
2. Viruses are considered as the intermediates between living and non-living as they cannot metabolize or reproduce on their own.
3. For all metabolic processes virus requires a host.
4. Viruses can be stored as crystal-like chemicals.
5. Virus crystals are a collection of millions of virus cells.
6. Virus contains mostly RNA as genetic material and multiplies in the host.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. A bacterium is a living entity and cannot be easily crystallized.
2. All bacteria come under the Monera kingdom.

Option B:

1. An amoeba is a living entity and cannot be easily crystallized.
2. An amoeba comes under the kingdom Protista.

Option D:

1. A sperm is a living entity and cannot be easily crystallized.
2. A sperm is a male gamete that is haploid in nature.

Final answer: A virus can be made into the crystal.