MDCAT Biology MCQ #58

Most RNA viruses contain single-stranded RNA; however, a specific exception exists. Which of these contains a double-stranded RNA genome?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #58

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Most RNA viruses contain single-stranded RNA; however, a specific exception exists. Which of these contains a double-stranded RNA genome?

    • A) Influenza virus
    • B) Polio virus
    • C) HIV
    • D) Reovirus

    Answer: Reovirus

    Explanation: The Reovirus group contains double-stranded RNA, an exception to the ssRNA rule. Influenza is tempting but it contains single-stranded RNA.