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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question

Question

Which type of virus is characterized by having an icosahedral head and a helical tail, and is found among bacterial viruses?
Options
A Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV).
B Picornavirus.
C Bacteriophages (complex viruses).
Correct Answer
D Hepatitis delta virus.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Complex viruses,' it's stated: 'Examples of the most structurally complex viruses are found among bacterial viruses (bacteriophages), which have icosahedral heads and helical tails, and the poxvirus.'

Hint

Look for the description of 'complex viruses' and their examples.

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