Question

What is the difference between DNA and RNA virus?

Answer 1

DNA virus:

1. DNA viruses are mostly double-stranded.
2. DNA mutation rate is lower.

RNA virus:

1. RNA viruses are single-stranded.
2. RNA mutation rate is higher.

Difference between DNA and RNA virus:

DNA Virus	RNA Virus
DNA viruses contain DNA in the genome.	RNA viruses contain RNA in the genome.
2. The replication of DNA viruses occurs inside the host's nucleus.	2. The replication of RNA viruses occurs inside the host's cytoplasm.
3. Example: Hepatitis B virus	3. Example: Hepatitis C Virus