How are viruses different from bacteria?  a. Viruses lack enzymes for protein synthesis b. Viruses need host cells to survive  c. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites  d. All viruses are smaller than bacteria  e. Viruses contain DNA or mRNA but neither both

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How are viruses different from bacteria? 

a. Viruses lack enzymes for protein synthesis

b. Viruses need host cells to survive 

c. Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites 

d. All viruses are smaller than bacteria 

e. Viruses contain DNA or mRNA but neither both

 

 

 

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