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17 October, 02:30

A scientist discovers a new virus with a linear, RNA genome surrounded by a helical capsid. The virus is most likely a member of which family based on structure classification?

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  1. 17 October, 03:13
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    Rabies virus
  2. 17 October, 06:24
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    Option A, Rabies virus

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    A scientist discovers a new virus with a linear, RNA genome surrounded by a helical capsid. The virus is most likely a member of which family based on structure classification?

    1. Rabies virus

    2. Herpesviruses

    3. Retroviruses

    4. Influenza viruses

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    Genetic material can be linear or circular. It is linear and single stranded in viruses such as rabies, smallpox, retroviruses etc. Rabies virus has enveloped helical capsid. Retrovirus though have a linear RNA but possess a hexagonal capsid with 12 pentamers enclosed with in a shell. Genome structure in influenza virus is segmented and herpes virus is a DNA virus.

    Hence, option A is correct
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