Multiple choice

Which of the following viral diseases are caused by double stranded DNA viruses? P. Measles Q. Mumps R. Chickenpox S. Smallpox Select the correct answer using codes given below:

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. Q and R

  4. Q and S

  5. R and S
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), an enveloped double-stranded DNA virus. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, a double stranded DNA virus of the Poxviridae family.

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