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(C) Viruses are often considered at the borderline between living and non-living entities. The primary characteristic that classifies them as living i

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(C) Viruses are often considered at the borderline between living and non-living entities. The primary characteristic that classifies them as living is their ability to replicate or reproduce,but this process can only occur inside a living host cell. Outside the host,they are inert and behave like non-living chemicals. Therefore,the ability to reproduce is the key biological trait that links them to living organisms.

List-$A$	List-$B$
$(a)$ Citrus canker	$(i)$ Fungi
$(b)$ Spongiform encephalopathy	$(ii)$ Prion
$(c)$ Herpes	$(iii)$ Virus
$(d)$ Red rot	$(iv)$ Bacteria

Many scientists consider viruses as living entities because these:

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Match List-$A$ and List-$B$ and choose the correct option.
List-$A$ List-$B$
$(a)$ Citrus canker $(i)$ Fungi
$(b)$ Spongiform encephalopathy $(ii)$ Prion
$(c)$ Herpes $(iii)$ Virus
$(d)$ Red rot $(iv)$ Bacteria

The name 'virus' means venom or poisonous fluid. This name was given by:

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