Biology Acellular Life DUHS 2022
PMDC Verified Question 36 of 70
Virus is a Latin word meaning:
A
Poison
B
Sweet
C
Acidic
D
Sour
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Poison
Concept:

The etymology of scientific terms often traces back to their initial discovery and perceived nature.

Solution:

  • The word "virus" is derived from the Latin word venome, which translates to a poisonous fluid or venom.
  • Historically, it was referred to as a poison associated with disease and death before its particulate nature was understood.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Sweet, Acidic, Sour: These are taste and chemical descriptors unrelated to the historical Latin naming of pathogens.

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