JAMB Biology 1989 Question 4

Question 4

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

When a virus is placed in a non-living medium it

  1. A.becomes dehydrated
  2. B.forms spores
  3. C.forms flagella
  4. D.becomes crystallized
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (becomes crystallized)

Explanation

Outside a living cell a virus shows no life activity and can exist as an inert crystal.