Question

In which virus, DNA is double stranded?

• A. Hepatitis A
• B. Hepatitis B
• C. Hepatitis C
• D. Hepatitis D

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is different from other hepatitis viruses because the genetic material is ds DNA. One end of the full-length strand is linked to the viral DNA polymerase. It is a viral disease which attacks the liver. It is both chronic and acute disease. The symptoms include vomiting, yellowish skin, tiredness, dark urine and abdominal pain.

So, the correct answer is option B.