Which one of the following features is absent in a virus ?

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Q: 164 (SSC/NA)

Which one of the following features is absent in a virus ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,11,11,3,11,3,5

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{'virus': [4, 0, 0, 1], 'host cell': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'rna': [3, 0, 0, 1], 'dna': [3, 1, 1, 2], 'presence': [5, 1, 0, 1], 'cell wall': [1, 0, 0, 1]}

Option 1: Reproduce within host cell. Viruses are known for their ability to reproduce within the host cell. They cannot replicate independently and rely on the host cell`s machinery to produce more viruses.

Option 2: Presence of a cell wall. This is the correct answer. Viruses do not have a cell wall. Unlike bacteria and other living organisms, viruses are acellular and lack a cell wall. Instead, they have a protein coat called a capsid that protects their genetic material.

Option 3: Fully parasitic in nature. This statement is inaccurate. Viruses are considered obligate parasites as they require a host cell to replicate. However, not all viruses are fully parasitic, as some can also remain dormant within host cells without causing harm.

Option 4: Presence of either DNA or RNA. Viruses can contain either DNA or RNA as their genetic material. This is a characteristic feature of viruses, and it differentiates them from other organisms that typically possess both DNA and RNA.