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Science · True or False?

The most abundant biological entity on the planet is a virus

The answer is True.

Explanation

Bacteriophages (or phages) are the most abundant biological entities on Earth, with an estimated population of about 10^31 particles. They attack and kill a large number of bacteria, playing a critical role in biogeochemical cycling and microbial population control.

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