Viral Genomes Vary Greatly in Size and May Include from Four

question 42

Multiple Choice

Viral genomes vary greatly in size and may include from four genes to several hundred genes. Which of the following viral features is most apt to correlate with the size of the genome?

• A) size of the viral capsomeres
• B) RNA versus DNA genome
• C) double- versus single-strand genomes
• D) size and shape of the capsid
• E) glycoproteins of the envelope

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