Select the FALSE statement about viruses.
A)Cellular life-forms most likely preceded the origin of viruses since viruses need host cells in which to develop and reproduce.
B)Viruses are the most numerous microbes on Earth.
C)Viruses have impacted the evolution of all other cellular life-forms including bacteria, achaeans, and eukaryotes.
D)When viruses are treated in a way that prevents them from entering host cells and reproducing, they are said to be dead.

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Viruses are not considered living organisms and therefore cannot be classified as dead or alive. They are essentially just genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.

Select the FALSE Statement About Viruses