Which of the following statements provides the most significant support for the idea that viruses are nonliving chemicals?

A) They are not composed of cells.
B) They are filterable.
C) They cannot reproduce themselves outside a host.
D) They cause diseases similar to those caused by chemicals.
E) They are chemically simple.


C

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