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Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Protista Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Viruses are most conveniently thought of as

A
lost chromosomes
B
the most primitive bacteria
C
particles of genomes
D
prions

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C

Viruses are essentially genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat, so they are most conveniently regarded as particles of genomes. They are not complete cells and depend on host cells for replication.

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