Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    The latest view for the origin of viruses is:

    A)  these have arisen from nucleic acid and protein found in primitive soup

    B)  these arose from bacteria as a result of the loss of cell wall, ribosome etc.

    C)  these arose from some bacteria which had developed a nucleus only

    D)  these are modified plasmids which are in fact the fragments of the nucleic acids of the host

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Many scientists believe that viruses are modified plasmids which are the fragments of the nucleic acids of the host. These genome fractions escaped and got inducted into new host cells.


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