Question

question 27 (2 points) which of the following is not a true statement about viruses? some types of viruses infect and destroy our immune cells, making us susceptible to other diseases. the plasma membrane of viruses is very similar to that of our own cells. viruses infect our cells and use our cellular machinery to produce more viruses. some types of viruses spread through the air that we share with people around us. viruses are considered to be non - living, as they do not functionally exist on their own outside of their hosts.

Explanation:

Viruses do not have a plasma membrane. They are composed of a nucleic - acid core (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat. Some may have an envelope derived from the host cell membrane but it is not a true plasma membrane like that of cells. The other statements about viruses are correct. Some viruses can infect immune cells (e.g., HIV), viruses use host - cell machinery for replication, some spread through the air, and they are non - living outside of their hosts.

Answer:

The plasma membrane of viruses is very similar to that of our own cells.