2 Which statement about viruses is NOT true? A Both bacteria and viruses can be a single cell. B Both bacteria and viruses have genetic material. С C Both bacteria and viruses can reproduce on their own. D Both bacteria and viruses can metabolize nutrients.
Answer: C. Both bacteria and viruses can reproduce on their own.
Viruses can not reproduce on their own. Unlike bacteria, viruses require a host cell in a body to reproduce. Without the host cell, they can not even survive on their own.
