Which hypothesis asserts that viruses are remnants of cellular organisms and evolved from small cells that were parasites in larger cells?
A) escape hypothesis
B) virus-first hypothesis
C) regressive hypothesis
D) progressive hypothesis
E) degenerative hypothesis

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The regressive hypothesis suggests that viruses are remnants of more complex cellular organisms that became parasitic and lost many of their cellular functions over time.

Which Hypothesis Asserts That Viruses Are Remnants of Cellular Organisms