A virus can be described as a parasite with which of the following traits?
a. Nucleic acid core c. Size of less than 20 nm
b. Carbohydrate sheath d. Ability to produce spores
ANS: A
Viruses have a nucleic acid core surrounded by a protein sheath; viruses range from 20 nm to 200 nm. They do not produce spores.
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