Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a family of virus?

  1. Corticoviridae

  2. Liliaceae

  3. Herpesviridae

  4. Siphoviridae

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Liliaceae contains 13 genera and about 400 herb species. Many of these plants adorn our gardens and walkways. Tulips are in the genus Tulipa. This family has been split several times. Liliaceae used to be a large family including many Lily-like species. It used to contain many families that were lily-like. They included garlic, onions, asparagus, amaryllis, and agavaes. Today, the family is relatively small.

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