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The "-cide" in viricide pertains to which of the following?
A. Kill
B. Weaken
C. Nurture
D. Nourish

Asked by ace200323

Answer (2)

The suffix -cide in the term viricide indicates agents that kill viruses. It originates from the Latin caedere , meaning "to kill". Examples include antiviral medications and proteins that help destroy viral pathogens. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The suffix '-cide' in 'viricide' means to kill, as derived from the Latin 'caedere.' Therefore, the correct answer is A. Kill. Viricides are substances that specifically act to neutralize or destroy viruses.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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