Which of the Following Characteristics Distinguishes Coronaviruses from Rhinoviruses

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes coronaviruses from rhinoviruses?

• A) replicate best at 33°C
• B) transmitted via respiratory droplets
• C) cause common colds
• D) envelope is present
• E) virions contain single-stranded positive RNA

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