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  1. Influenza virus has
    1. DNA
    2. RNA
    3. both DNA and RNA
    4. only proteins and no nucleic acids.
Correct Option: B

Influenza virus is a retrovirus wherein, the genetic material comprises of RNA. There are three genera of influenza virus, identified by antigenic differences in their nucleoprotein and matrix protein:
• Influenza virus A are the cause of all flu pandemics and are known to infect humans, other mammals and birds (see also avian influenza).
• Influenza virus B are known to infect humans and seals.
• Influenza virus C are known to infect humans and pigs.



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