JAMB Biology 1997 Question 4

Question 4

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Viruses differ from all forms of life because they

  1. A.have a thick cell wall
  2. B.feed on waste products of other organisms
  3. C.cause infectious diseases
  4. D.reqiure other living cells to multiply.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (reqiure other living cells to multiply.)

Explanation

Viruses cannot reproduce on their own; they can only multiply inside living host cells.