MDCAT Biology MCQ #8

A child presents with symptoms of infantile paralysis. The causative agent is an RNA virus characterized by which specific morphology?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #8

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A child presents with symptoms of infantile paralysis. The causative agent is an RNA virus characterized by which specific morphology?

    • A) Spherical RNA virus
    • B) Tadpole DNA virus
    • C) Rod-shaped DNA virus
    • D) Helical RNA virus

    Answer: Spherical RNA virus

    Explanation: Polio virus is a spherical RNA virus. Paramyxoviruses are also RNA viruses but cause mumps/measles, not infantile paralysis.