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................. is the genetic material Influenza virus

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ds DNA

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ss DNA

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RNA

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C RNA
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. Influenza viruses are RNA viruses. Thus, option C is correct.
Influenza virus do not contain DNA as genetic material.

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