Question detail
What happens to a cell when a virus reproduces inside it?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. The cell becomes stronger.
- B. The cell divides more rapidly.
- C. The cell may be damaged or destroyed.
- D. The cell produces more viruses.
Answer
The correct option is The cell may be damaged or destroyed. because it matches the approved biology in Communicable (infectious) diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is The cell may be damaged or destroyed. because it stays accurate for Communicable (infectious) diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that viruses live and reproduce inside cells, causing cell damage and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Virus Reproduction
Students often confuse the process of viruses reproducing with that of bacteria, thinking that viruses can reproduce independently outside of host cells.
Emphasize that viruses must enter host cells to reproduce and that they hijack the host's cellular machinery to replicate, which leads to cell damage.
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