Viruses that infect animals have which type of genetic mate…

Biology Biological Classification Viruses, Viroids, Prions, Lichens and Mycorrhiza Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Viruses that infect animals have which type of genetic material?

Either single or double stranded RNA

Either single/double stranded RNA or double stranded DNA.

Single stranded DNA

None of these

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Animal viruses can have RNA (ss or ds) or DNA (mainly dsDNA). They show greater diversity in genetic material than plant viruses.

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