Viruses
A) arise from preexisting viruses.
B) replicate their DNA before they reproduce.
C) develop and reproduce only within the cells of hosts.
D) cannot replicate themselves.
E) replicate themselves by division,just as cells do.

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Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they require a host cell in order to replicate and reproduce. They cannot replicate themselves independently outside of a host cell.