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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question

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Which of the following viral agents possess RNA genomes according to the Baltimore classification scheme?
Options
A Adenovirus
Correct Answer
B Varicella-zoster virus
C Poliovirus
D Influenza virus
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Poliovirus is a (+)ssRNA virus (Group IV) and Influenza is a (-)ssRNA virus (Group V). Adenovirus and Varicella-zoster virus are dsDNA viruses.

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