What is the genetic material in the influenza virus?
Correct answer: B. ssRNA
- A. dsDNA
- B. ssRNA
- C. Single helix DNA
- D. None of these
Explanation
The genetic material in the influenza virus is single-stranded RNA. Influenza viruses are RNA viruses responsible for causing the flu in humans and other animals. This RNA serves as the blueprint for the replication and transcription of viral genes during the infection process. All other options are incorrect.
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