MDCAT Biology MCQ #47

A virologist identifies an animal virus that is resistant to ether treatment due to the absence of a lipid envelope. Which virus is this?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #47

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A virologist identifies an animal virus that is resistant to ether treatment due to the absence of a lipid envelope. Which virus is this?

    • A) Herpesvirus
    • B) HIV
    • C) Myxovirus
    • D) Picornavirus

    Answer: Picornavirus

    Explanation: Picornaviruses are non-enveloped animal viruses. Myxoviruses are tempting because they also infect animals but they possess a lipid envelope.