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    Question

    Consider the following statements about Vampire

    Viruses: 1.  Several ‘Vampire Viruses’ have been recently discovered on Mexico soil for the first time 2.  They are pathogens that latch onto other viruses in order to replicate themselves 3.  They emerge when a bacteriophage attaches to a soil-based virus Which of the above statement is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, a number of 'Vampire Viruses' were discovered on US soil for the first time. These are pathogens that attach themselves to other viruses to replicate. The emergence of these vampire viruses occurs when a bacteriophage attaches to a soil-based virus, utilizing its "life" for independent survival

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