**Question: Which of the following is not true of viruses?**- **A.** They have a prokaryotic cell structure- **B.** They can cause disease in plants- **C.** They can have a preference for infecting specific cells in the human body- **D.** They have DNA or RNA as their genetic material**Explanation:**Option A is incorrect for viruses. Unlike prokaryotes, viruses lack a cellular structure and do not have the components necessary to be classified as prokaryotic cells. Viruses are composed of genetic material encased in a protein coat and sometimes a lipid envelope but are not considered true cells. They require host cells to replicate. Options B, C, and D are true statements. Viruses can indeed cause diseases in plants, have specificity for infecting particular cell types, and possess DNA or RNA as their genetic material.

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Which of the following is not true of viruses? O A. They have a prokaryotic cell structure B. They can cause disease in plants O C. They can have a preference for infecting specific cells in the human body D. They have DNA or RNA as their genetic material

Which of the following is not true of viruses? O A. They have a prokaryotic cell structure B. They can cause disease in plants O C. They can have a preference for infecting specific cells in the human body D. They have DNA or RNA as their genetic material

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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