Question

Viral chromosomes exist in a variety of conformations and can be made up of ________.(A) RNA only(B) DNA or RNA(C) DNA, RNA, or protein(D) DNA only(E) protein- or lipid-coding sequences

Answer 1

Answer: Option B) DNA or RNA

Explanation:

A virus consists of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat, capable of replicating within a living host cell only.

Thus, viral chromosomes exist in a variety of conformations and can be made up of ONLY DNA or RNA.