Which of the following is a typical characteristic of viruses?

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Virus particles reproduce by dividing from existing virusesThey generally measure between 200 and 3000 angstroms in sizeThey have balanced amounts of protein, lipopolysaccharides, and nucleic acidsThey possess DNA exclusively without any RNAThey are capable of independent metabolism outside host cells

Explanation

Viruses typically fall within the size range of 200 to 3000 angstroms. Unlike cellular organisms, they do not reproduce by division but assemble new particles inside host cells. Their composition mainly includes proteins and nucleic acids, but not equal amounts of lipopolysaccharides. Additionally, viruses can contain either DNA or RNA, not exclusively DNA.