Which among the following are DNA viruses?

Mumps virus

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Polio virus

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Pox virus

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Hepatitis B virus

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Solution

The correct options are
C Pox virus
D Hepatitis B virus
The viruses which have DNA as the genetic material are called DNA viruses. Example: Pox virus, hepatitis B virus etc.
The viruses which have RNA as the genetic material are called RNA viruses. Example: Polio virus, mumps virus, HIV etc.

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