Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about viruses?

i. Viruses are neither living or non-living organisms.

ii. Viruses can live freely.

iii. Viruses use the host cell to reproduce.

iv. Viruses do not have DNA or RNA.

i and iii

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ii and iv

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iii and iv

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Solution

The correct option is A
i and iii

Viruses are considered on the borderline of living and non-living. Viruses consist of a genetic material (DNA or RNA) as well as a protein coat. Viruses require the host cell to reproduce.

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Assertion [A] Viruses are considered to be at the borderline of living and non-living things.

Reason [R] Viruses cannot survive outside the host organism.

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