Which of the following statements correctly describe viruses?
(I) Simple and unicellular organisms.
(II) ContainDNAor RNAand enclosed by protein coat.
(III) Possess own metabolic system and respond to stimuli.
(IV) Maintain genetic continuity and undergo mutations.
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Statement (II) (Correct): Viruses consist of genetic material, which is either DNA or RNA, enclosed within a protective protein shell called a capsid.
Statement (IV) (Correct): Viruses maintain genetic continuity by replicating their genomes within a host cell and can undergo mutations, allowing them to evolve.
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