Question
A student claims that the influenza virus replicates in the air and then infects people. Which statement BEST describes the claim?
The claim is false because viruses cannot survive in the air.
The claim is false because viruses require host cells in order to replicate.
The claim is true because viruses can infect cells without direct contact.
The claim is true because viruses replicate within the particles of the air.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best statement that describes the student's claim is:
**The claim is false because viruses require host cells in order to replicate.**
This accurately reflects the biological process of viral replication, as viruses cannot replicate independently and need host cells to reproduce.
**The claim is false because viruses require host cells in order to replicate.**
This accurately reflects the biological process of viral replication, as viruses cannot replicate independently and need host cells to reproduce.