Satellite viruses are
A)also called viroids.
B)dependent on other viruses for replication.
C)the cause of spongiform encephalopathies.
D)significant pathogens of plants.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Satellite viruses are dependent on other viruses for replication, meaning they require a helper virus to complete their replication cycle. They are not viroids, which are small, naked RNA molecules that can replicate independently. Satellite viruses are generally not significant pathogens of plants, and they are not known to cause spongiform encephalopathies. Therefore, the best choice is B.

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