Which of the Following Statements Regarding Virus Taxonomy Is True

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding virus taxonomy is true?

• A) Viruses are classified on the basis of the taxonomy of their host organisms.
• B) Virus classes are well established.
• C) Some virus family names are derived from the name of an important member of the family.
• D) The species epithet is a latin descriptor of the virion structure.
• E) Virus classes are based on the domain of the host organism.