Question

list 2 characteristics of virus​

Answer 1

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• Virus can replicate only by infecting a host cell.

• They cannot reproduce on their own.

• They infect a wide variety of organisms,including both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Answer 2

• Viruses are very primitive organisms. They do not show the signs of life unless they enter a living cell.

• Viruses in general are prokaryotic cell so they have all features of a prokaryotic cell well.

• Viruses only contain a genetic material that maybe a RNA or DNA surrounded by a protein coat.

• The covering that they have ,that is the protein oat gives the necessary protection for the genetic material during unfavourable conditions.