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Which of the following best describes the fundamental nature of viruses?

Asked in UP PGT (Biology) · 2026
Biological Classification · Biology
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BiologyDiversity in The Living WorldBiological ClassificationViruses, Viroids, PrionsUP PGT (Biology)2026
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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy mainly in the blue and red regions.

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Option D — They are obligate intracellular parasites containing either DNA or RNA

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