Multiple Choice
Which of the following components is not associated with the virulence of viruses?
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In what way is a computer virus similar to a flu virus?
A
Both are living organisms that require nutrients to survive.
B
Both can replicate themselves and spread to other hosts.
C
Both can be treated with antibiotics.
D
Both are visible under a standard light microscope.
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Understand the nature of a computer virus: A computer virus is a type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, often without the user's knowledge.
Understand the nature of a flu virus: A flu virus is a biological virus that infects living organisms, such as humans, and can replicate within host cells, spreading to other hosts through various means like air droplets.
Identify the common characteristic: Both computer viruses and flu viruses have the ability to replicate themselves and spread to other hosts or systems.
Clarify misconceptions: Unlike living organisms, computer viruses do not require nutrients to survive, and flu viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics, as antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses.
Conclude the comparison: The similarity between a computer virus and a flu virus lies in their ability to replicate and spread, not in their biological characteristics or treatment methods.
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