The genome of the influenza virus is made up of:
Correct answer: A. Single-stranded RNA
- A. Single-stranded RNA
- B. Double-stranded DNA
- C. Single-stranded DNA
- D. Double-stranded RNA
Explanation
Option A is correct.Influenza is an RNA enveloped virus. It contains a single standard RNA.Viruses are classified on different bases, such as capsid shape, types of hosts, ts, and genome. Based on the genome, there are categories of viruses such as• Double-stranded viruses: herpesviruses, papillomaviruses, poxvirusesSingle-stranded viruses:parvovirus, circovirus • Double-stranded viruses:Reovirus, rotavirus • Single-stranded viruses: poliovirus, coronavirus, Influenza virus, HIV
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