Which one of the following statements about viruses is false?
A)Viruses do not fit into biological classification schemes.
B)The viral genome can consist of DNA or RNA.
C)Viruses are considered detached fragments of prokaryotic genomes.
D)A virus can only reproduce when within a host cell.
E)Viruses are acellular.

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Viruses are not considered detached fragments of prokaryotic genomes; they are distinct entities with their own unique genetic material and replication mechanisms.

Which One of the Following Statements About Viruses Is False