Which of the Following Is a Characteristic by Which Viruses

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic by which viruses are classified?

• A) type of nucleic acid
• B) type of life cycle
• C) number of chromosomes
• D) type of host
• E) size

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Definitions:

Wavenumber

A measure of the number of wave cycles per unit of distance, typically used in spectroscopy.

Wavenumber

A measure of the number of wavelengths per unit length, typically used in spectroscopy to denote energy levels.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic spectrum.

IR Active Frequencies

Specific frequencies at which molecules absorb infrared radiation, leading to vibrational transitions.