MDCAT Biology MCQ #57

While most DNA viruses contain double-stranded genomes, a specific group contains single-stranded DNA. Which virus belongs to this exceptional group?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #57

  1. Question 1

    Q1. While most DNA viruses contain double-stranded genomes, a specific group contains single-stranded DNA. Which virus belongs to this exceptional group?

    • A) Poxvirus
    • B) Herpesvirus
    • C) Parvovirus
    • D) Bacteriophage T4

    Answer: Parvovirus

    Explanation: Parvoviruses are rare exceptions containing single-stranded DNA. Poxviruses are tempting because they are DNA viruses, but they are double-stranded.