MDCAT Biology MCQ #63

A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis C after an infusion. Unlike Hepatitis B, the causative agent of Hepatitis C is classified as an:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #63

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis C after an infusion. Unlike Hepatitis B, the causative agent of Hepatitis C is classified as an:

    • A) Double-stranded DNA
    • B) Enveloped DNA
    • C) Naked RNA
    • D) Enveloped RNA

    Answer: Enveloped RNA

    Explanation: Hepatitis B is a DNA virus, while Hepatitis C is an RNA virus. Both are enveloped, making RNA the distinguishing factor for C.