Question
Biology Question on biological classification
What is the genetic material in influenza virus?
A
double helical DNA
B
RNA
C
single helix DNA
D
none of these.
Answer
RNA
Explanation
Solution
Influenza viruses are spherical in shape measuring about 800-1200A in diameter. It has a protein j capsid that encloses a single stranded RNA. The single stranded RNA is generally linear and constitutes about 10% of the virus particle. RNA is genetic material in other viruses like poliomyelitis, foot and mouth disease virus and tobacco mosaic virus etc.