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Viruses are described as ___ because they can reproduce only inside a host cell:

A obligate parasites
B free autotrophs
C free-living cells
D soil decomposers

Correct answer: A. obligate parasites

Explanation: Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, inert outside a host.

Concept context

Whittaker's five kingdom system covering Monera, Protista, Fungi, plus viruses, viroids, and lichens. A foundational NEET chapter on how living organisms are grouped.

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Viruses are described as ___ because they can reproduce only inside a host cell:

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