Characteristics of the Orthomyxoviruses Include All of the Following, Except

question 38

Multiple Choice

Characteristics of the Orthomyxoviruses include all of the following, except:

• A)enveloped
• B)include paramyxoviruses
• C)hemagglutinin spikes
• D)RNA genome
• E)neuraminidase spikes

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Definitions:

Genomic Imprinting

A genetic phenomenon by which certain genes are expressed in a parent-of-origin-specific manner, meaning some genes are only active when inherited from either the mother or the father.

Placenta

An organ that develops in female mammals during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products.

Nutrients Diversion

The process where nutrients are redirected from one part of an organism to another, often to support growth, reproduction, or survival under stress.

Deleterious Effects

Harmful or damaging impacts, often used in the context of effects on health, environment, or genetic traits.