What Requirements Do Viruses Have for Replication

Question

What requirements do viruses have for replication?
A) They must be inside a living cell.
B) They must be in an environment where all the necessary amino acids are present.
C) They can use a dead cell to replicate.
D) They require dead, decaying flesh so that all amino acids and enzymes are present.

Accepted Answer

Viruses cannot replicate on their own, they require a host cell to complete their life cycle. Once inside a host cell, they hijack the cell's machinery and use it for their own replication. B, C, and D are incorrect as viruses cannot replicate in an environment where all necessary amino acids are present, they cannot use a dead cell to replicate, and they do not require dead, decaying flesh for replication.