What is deductive reasoning? A. A method of argument that starts with a general idea and then
uses specific examples or known facts to support that idea
B. A way of thinking about individuals in a group that is based on
biases, stereotypes, or insufficient evidence
C. A type of argument that starts from a specific idea and builds on it
to reach a more general conclusion
O D. A method of argument that uses facts, evidence, and data to
convince an audience of its logic

a

Explanation:

deductive reasoning is valid reasoning that starts with a general statement or idea

answer: b (host)

viruses use the cells of living organisms to reproduce. the cell which is used by virus is called as "host cell". it is a living cell in which virus multiplies, example bacteria, plant or an animal cell.

in this, the virus is a parasite, which uses host cell for its benefit (reproduction) by using the cell machinary of host cell.

it is c because i got it right on my test