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Arthropod-borne viruses are known as

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Reoviruses
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Arboviruses
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Riboviruses
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Arboviruses
Reovirus is any of a group of RNA viruses that are sometimes associated with respiratory and enteric infection. Reoviridae is a family of viruses. They have a wide host range, including vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and fungi. Ribovirus is an RNA virus other than a retrovirus. They have single or double stranded RNA.
Arbovirus is any of a group of viruses which are transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, or other arthropods. They include the virus of yellow fever.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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