Biology Acellular Life ETEA 2023
PMDC Verified Question 22 of 70
How many pieces of ribonucleic acid (RNA) make up the genome of influenza virus?
A
10
B
6
C
4
D
8
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: 8
Concept:

Certain RNA viruses possess segmented genomes, allowing for high rates of genetic reassortment (shift).

Solution:

  • The genome of the Influenza A and B viruses is not a single continuous strand.
  • It is divided into \( 8 \) distinct pieces (segments) of single-stranded RNA.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • 4, 6, 10: The biologically correct segment count for typical Influenza (A and B) is strictly 8.

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