Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Viruses are molecular parasites.
Reason (R): Viruses depend on host for their basic functions like replication.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Remember that viruses lack ribosomes and metabolic enzymes.
Without a host's translational machinery, they cannot produce proteins or replicate, making them the ultimate molecular parasites.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A