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In viral classification, Herpes Simplex Virus belongs to the group of

A. Double-stranded DNA viruses
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B. Double-stranded RNA viruses
C. Single-stranded DNA viruses
D. Positive-sense RNA viruses

📝 Explanation

Herpesviruses possess large linear double-stranded DNA genomes enclosed within an icosahedral capsid.

📖 Additional Information

  • Double-stranded DNA viruses
  • Double-stranded RNA viruses
  • Single-stranded DNA viruses
  • Positive-sense RNA viruses

Herpesviruses possess large linear double-stranded DNA genomes enclosed within an icosahedral capsid.

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