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The virus responsible for mumps is classified as a

A. Double-stranded DNA virus
B. Positive-sense RNA virus
C. Negative-sense RNA virus
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D. Double-stranded RNA virus

📝 Explanation

Mumps virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and possesses a negative-sense single-stranded RNA genome.

📖 Additional Information

  • Double-stranded DNA virus
  • Positive-sense RNA virus
  • Negative-sense RNA virus
  • Double-stranded RNA virus

Mumps virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and possesses a negative-sense single-stranded RNA genome.

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