Question

which of the following is not a way to describe viruses?
○ infectious
○ inactive
○ active
○ dead

Explanation:

Viruses are infectious agents. They can be in active (replicating, causing infection) or inactive (dormant, not replicating) states. However, viruses are not considered "alive" in the traditional sense, so the term "dead" (implying a transition from a living state) does not apply to them as they don't have a living state to die from.

Answer:

D. dead