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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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Which type of virus generally exhibits greater resistance to environmental changes and damaging conditions?
Options
A Enveloped viruses
B Naked viruses
Correct Answer
C Complex viruses
D Bacteriophages
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states: 'A naked virus exhibits greater resistance to environmental changes and is less susceptible to conditions that can damage the enveloped viruses. This is because it lacks a fragile outer lipid membrane; instead, its genetic material is protected solely by a capsid.'

Hint

The presence of a 'fragile' outer layer affects a virus's hardiness.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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