Assume You Have Isolated an Unknown Virus

question 24

Multiple Choice

Assume you have isolated an unknown virus. This virus has a single, positive sense strand of RNA, and possesses an envelope. To which group does it most likely belong?

• A) togavirus
• B) herpesvirus
• C) picornavirus
• D) papovavirus
• E) retrovirus

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Definitions:

Margin of Error

A measure of the uncertainty or potential error in the results of a survey or experiment, often expressed as a plus-minus figure.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.

Mean Height

The average height of a group of individuals, calculated by summing their heights and dividing by the number of individuals.

Confidence Interval

A spectrum of values obtained from statistics of a sample, which is likely to encompass the actual population parameter at a specific probability level.