MDCAT Biology MCQ #69

Genetic reassortment occurs frequently in certain viruses due to their segmented RNA genomes. Which virus exhibits this characteristic according to PTB?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #69

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Genetic reassortment occurs frequently in certain viruses due to their segmented RNA genomes. Which virus exhibits this characteristic according to PTB?

    • A) Influenza virus
    • B) Hepatitis B virus
    • C) Poliovirus
    • D) Bacteriophage T4

    Answer: Influenza virus

    Explanation: Influenza has a segmented genome allowing rapid mutation. HIV has two identical strands but is not considered segmented like the flu virus.