Which one of the following statements about viruses is incorrect?

A. Most viruses use cellular machinery to replicate their genetic material.
B. The genomes of viruses are enclosed in a protein coat and occasionally a lipid bilayer envelope.
C. Viruses possess the ability to harness energy from the environment.
D. Viruses are valuable tools in biological research.
E. Some types of viruses employ replicative cycles involving the integration of their genomes into the genome of the host organism.


Answer: C

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