Biology Acellular Life ETEA 2019
PMDC Verified Question 57 of 70
The genome of influenza virus is made up of:
A
Double stranded DNA
B
Single stranded RNA
C
Double stranded RNA
D
Single stranded DNA
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Single stranded RNA
Concept:

Different families of viruses carry different forms of nucleic acids as their genome.

Solution:

  • The Influenza virus belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family.
  • Its genetic material is composed of segmented, single-stranded RNA (ssRNA).


Why other options are incorrect:

  • ssDNA, dsDNA, dsRNA: These genomes are found in other viral families (e.g., Parvovirus has ssDNA, Adenovirus has dsDNA), not Influenza.

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