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What is the genetic material in influenza virus?

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double helical DNA

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RNA

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single helix DNA

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none of these

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The correct option is B RNA
Influenza viruses are spherical in shape measuring about 800-1200A in diameter. It has a protein capsid that encloses a single stranded RNA. The single stranded RNA is generally linear and constitutes about $10 %$ of the virus particle. RNA is genetic material in other viruses like poliomyelitis, foot and mouth

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