Why are viral infections especially difficult to treat?

A) Because they rely upon their host cells for the majority of their metabolic functions
B) Because they can have RNA as their nucleic acid
C) Because some viruses are naked while others are enveloped
D) Because there are many types of viral structures


Ans: A) Because they rely upon their host cells for the majority of their metabolic functions

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