JAMB Biology 1994 Question 2

Question 2

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

The smallest living organisms which share the characteristics of both living and non-living matter are

  1. A.bacteria
  2. B.fungi
  3. C.viruses
  4. D.protozoa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (viruses)

Explanation

Viruses can be crystallised like non-living matter but reproduce inside living cells, so they are on the border between living and non-living.