Question

A scientist discovers a new virus with a linear, RNA genome surrounded by a helical capsid. The virus is most likely a member of which family based on structure classification?

Answer 1

Rabies virus

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Answer 2

Option A, Rabies virus

Explanation:

Complete Question

A scientist discovers a new virus with a linear, RNA genome surrounded by a helical capsid. The virus is most likely a member of which family based on structure classification?

1. Rabies virus

2. Herpesviruses

3. Retroviruses

4. Influenza viruses

Solutions -

Genetic material can be linear or circular. It is linear and single stranded in viruses such as rabies, smallpox, retroviruses etc. Rabies virus has enveloped helical capsid. Retrovirus though have a linear RNA but possess a hexagonal capsid with 12 pentamers enclosed with in a shell. Genome structure in influenza virus is segmented and herpes virus is a DNA virus.

Hence, option A is correct