MDCAT Biology MCQ #129

A student studying the influenza virus notes its structural components. Which description accurately reflects the genome and structure of this virus?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #129

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student studying the influenza virus notes its structural components. Which description accurately reflects the genome and structure of this virus?

    • A) Naked DNA virus
    • B) Enveloped DNA virus
    • C) Enveloped RNA virus
    • D) Naked RNA virus

    Answer: Enveloped RNA virus

    Explanation: Influenza is an enveloped RNA virus; the Tobacco Mosaic Virus is also RNA-based but lacks a lipid envelope.