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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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Viral nucleic acid genomes can consist of four possible types. Which of these correctly identifies the four types?
Options
A Single-stranded DNA, Double-stranded DNA, Single-stranded RNA, Double-stranded RNA.
Correct Answer
B Single-stranded DNA, Double-stranded RNA, Triple-stranded DNA, Double-stranded protein.
C Circular DNA, Linear RNA, Helical DNA, Icosahedral RNA.
D Messenger RNA, Transfer RNA, Ribosomal RNA, Viral DNA.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Viral Genome' section specifies: 'The viral nucleic acid (genome) consists of four possible nucleic acid types: single-stranded (ss) DNA, double-stranded (ds) DNA, single-stranded RNA, and double-stranded RNA.'

Hint

Think about the two main types of nucleic acids and their possible strandedness.

Question Info

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