Which of the Following Statements Comparing Virus Classification and Taxonomy

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing virus classification and taxonomy of organisms is true?

• A) Both viruses and organisms are organized into domains.
• B) Only families are common to both viral classification and organism taxonomy.
• C) The common names of viruses are their genus and species epithet, as they are with organisms.
• D) Genus and specific epithet are used in both classification systems.
• E) Both viruses and organisms are organized into classes.

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Definitions:

Vaccine

A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease, often containing agents that resemble the disease-causing microorganism.

Phenomenon

An observable event or fact that is often remarkable or unusual, studied across scientific and philosophical fields.

Acute Infections

Infections that have a rapid onset and typically a brief duration, often leading to noticeable symptoms and requiring immediate treatment.

Chronic Infections

Long-term infections that persist for months or years, often due to the inability of the immune system to clear the pathogen.