MDCAT Biology MCQ #9

A blood transfusion recipient develops jaundice. Laboratory tests confirm a DNA virus that is often referred to as serum hepatitis. Which virus is this?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #9

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A blood transfusion recipient develops jaundice. Laboratory tests confirm a DNA virus that is often referred to as serum hepatitis. Which virus is this?

    • A) Hepatitis A
    • B) Hepatitis B
    • C) Hepatitis C
    • D) Hepatitis D

    Answer: Hepatitis B

    Explanation: Hepatitis B is a DNA virus known as serum hepatitis. Hepatitis A is an RNA virus typically transmitted via the feco-oral route.