What type of nucleic acid can viruses possess?

Practice Questions

Q1
What type of nucleic acid can viruses possess?
  1. Only DNA
  2. Only RNA
  3. Both DNA and RNA
  4. Neither DNA nor RNA

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of nucleic acid can viruses possess?
  • Step 1: Understand that nucleic acids are molecules that carry genetic information.
  • Step 2: Know that there are two main types of nucleic acids: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).
  • Step 3: Learn that viruses can have either DNA or RNA as their genetic material.
  • Step 4: Recognize that some viruses can have both types of nucleic acids in different forms.
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