NEET Biology question

Which statement is wrong for viruses?

(A)All are parasites
(B)All of them have helical symmetryCorrect
(C)They have ability to synthesize nucleic acids and proteins
(D)Antibiotics have no effect on them

Answer: (B)

Solution

Not all viruses have helical symmetry — many are icosahedral (e.g., adenovirus), and some have complex structures (e.g., bacteriophages), making this statement wrong. Viruses are indeed obligate

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