Biological Classification Question 130
130. Influenza virus has
(a) DNA
(b) RNA
(c) both DNA and RNA
(d) only proteins and no nucleic acids.
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Answer : b
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(b) Influenza virus is a retrovirus wherein, the genetic material comprises of RNA. There are three genera of influenza virus, identified by antigenic differences in their nucleoprotein and matrix protein:
- Influenza virus A are the cause of all flu pandemics and are known to infect humans, other mammals and birds (see also avian influenza).
- Influenza virus B are known to infect humans and seals.
- Influenza virus C are known to infect humans and pigs.
