MDCAT Biology MCQ #74

A disinfectant containing ether is used in a clinic. Which type of virus is most likely to be inactivated by this chemical?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #74

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A disinfectant containing ether is used in a clinic. Which type of virus is most likely to be inactivated by this chemical?

    • A) Non-enveloped viruses
    • B) Enveloped viruses
    • C) DNA viruses only
    • D) RNA viruses only

    Answer: Enveloped viruses

    Explanation: Enveloped viruses are sensitive to ether and detergents because they have a lipid layer. Naked viruses like Polio lack this lipid layer.