Biology Acellular Life NUMS 2024
PMDC Verified Question 2 of 70
Which of the following virus has a double stranded DNA genome?
A
Rubella
B
Influenza
C
Small pox
D
HIV
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Small pox
Concept:

Viruses are heavily categorized by the Baltimore classification system, which focuses on their nucleic acid type.

Solution:

  • Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, which belongs to the Poxviridae family.
  • Poxviruses are notable for being very large, complex viruses that contain a double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) genome.


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Rubella, Influenza, HIV: All of these viruses possess RNA genomes, not DNA.

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