JAMB - Biology (2023 - No. 70)
Which of the following statements about viruses is true?
Viruses can reproduce outside of a host cell
Viruses require a host cell to replicate
Viruses possess a cellular structure
Viruses are living organisms
Explanation
Viruses are considered parasitic because they require a host cell to replicate. They do this by injecting their genetic material into the host cell and using the cell's machinery to replicate.