I’m a tiny invader that can make you sick, but I’m not a burglar. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I need a host to multiply.
Answer
A virus
Explanation
Viruses invade host cells to reproduce and can cause illness in various organisms.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A virus.
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