Which of the following statements is not correct for viruse…

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Published on: August 20, 2026

Which of the following statements is not correct for viruses?

Viruses are obligate parasites.

Viruses can multiply only when they are inside the living cells.

Viruses cannot pass through bacterial filters,

Viruses are made up of protein and DRN or RNA (never both DNA and RN(A).

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because viruses are significantly smaller than bacteria. While bacteria are typically trapped by these filters, viruses can pass through them. This unique property led early scientists to characterize viruses as "filterable agents".

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