Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites capable of infecting all forms of life, including bacteria (bacteriophages), fungi (mycoviruses), and various plant species, making option (d) correct. Option (c) is a common mistake because many candidates are unaware that viruses can target fungi, despite mycoviruses being well-documented biological entities. The core concept tested is the universal host range of viruses across different biological kingdoms.