Chapter 21: Q. 6 (page 532)
Viruses_______.
a. all have a round shape
b. cannot have a long shape
c. do not maintain any shape
d. vary in shape
Short Answer
Viruses vary in shape.
Chapter 21: Q. 6 (page 532)
Viruses_______.
a. all have a round shape
b. cannot have a long shape
c. do not maintain any shape
d. vary in shape
Viruses vary in shape.
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