Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy. 2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium. 3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 1 only. Statement 1 is correct as Viruses has genetic code in nucleic acid having no mechanisms for multiplication. Virus have no energy generating systems and lack in certain chemicals like enzymes for reproduction. Statement 2 is incorrect as Viruses lack organelles and depends on host cells metabolism for replication so they cannot grow in synthetic media. Statement 3 is incorrect as virus exists as biological and mechanical vectors which states statements 2 and 3 as incorrect that eliminates B and C, so correct option is A.

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