There is a big debate if viruses are alive or not. Either way, look at the list below and pick out the accurate statements. A. Can only reproduce/replicate in a living cell. B. They have a protein coat surrounding and protecting the nucleic acid. C. Viruses have either DNA OR RNA - not both D. They sometimes have an envelope.

There is a big debate if viruses are alive or not. Either way, look at the list below and pick out the accurate statements. A. Can only reproduce/replicate in a living cell. B. They have a protein coat surrounding and protecting the nucleic acid. C. Viruses have either DNA OR RNA - not both D. They sometimes have an envelope.

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	A.	Can only reproduce/replicate in a living cell.
	B.	They have a protein coat surrounding and protecting the nucleic acid.
	C.	Viruses have either DNA OR RNA - not both
	D.	They sometimes have an envelope.