Question

All viruses are different. They have different shapes, sizes, and methods for infection. Smallpox virus belongs to a family of viruses known as the poxviruses. Like you and your family, they share similarities, but they are also different in their own special way. Place the correct characteristics for the smallpox virus in the bin marked "Smallpox virus." Place all other characteristics not related to the smallpox virus in the bin marked "influenzavirus."

Answer 1

Answer: Smallpox virus belongs to the poxvirus family, while influenza virus belongs to the influenza virus family. Let's sort the characteristics of the smallpox virus and the characteristics not related to the smallpox virus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Characteristics of the smallpox virus (bin marked "Smallpox virus"):

1. Large and brick-shaped

2. Contains a double-stranded DNA genome

3. Causes a severe and highly contagious disease called smallpox

4. Transmitted through respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected individuals

5. Causes a rash that progresses from macules to papules to pustules

Characteristics not related to the smallpox virus (bin marked "Influenza virus"):

1. Causes the flu (influenza)

2. Belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family

3. Has a segmented RNA genome

4. Transmitted through respiratory droplets

5. Causes symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches

It's important to note that the smallpox virus and the influenza virus are different in terms of their genetic material, shape, method of transmission, and the diseases they cause. The smallpox virus causes smallpox, while the influenza virus causes the flu.