Which of the Following Statements Regarding Virus Taxonomy Is True

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding virus taxonomy is true?

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

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Definitions:

Long-term Storage

The phase of memory where information is retained for extended periods, potentially for a lifetime; part of the human memory model.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory which allows the ability to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Physical Characteristics

attributes or features of an object or organism that can be observed or measured, such as size, shape, color, and texture.

Short-term Storage

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be temporarily kept for a short period.