NEETBiologyBiological ClassificationMCQ+4 / −1
Which statement is wrong for viruses?
- AAll are parasites.
- BAll of them have helical symmetry
- CThey have ability to synthesize nucleic acids and proteins.
- DAntibiotics have no effect on them.
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Correct answer: B
In viruses, three architectural forms are found – helical (elongated body, e.g., TMV), cuboidal (short broad body with rhombic, rounded, polyhedral shape, e.g,. poliovirus) and binal (with both cuboidal and helical parts, e.g., T2 phage).
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