STANDARDZoology-Microbiology
STANDARD Zoology Virology MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The genetic material in viruses is
A
Only RNA
B
Only DNA
C
RNA and DNA both
D
RNA or DNA i.e. one nucleic acid in a virus
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Chemically, viruses are nucleoproteins. They are made up of a central core of nucleic acid. Nucleic acid is only one, either DNA or RNA.
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