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Yes. Although not both together, a virus contains a nucleic acid, either single stranded or double stranded DNA or RNA.
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∙ 13y agoDirectly, viruses mostly contain RNA used for replication in the host cell.
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What are viruses genetic materia?
Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.
Is there anything that does not contain DNA?
Yes. Anything that isn't an organism will not contain DNA. For example, rocks do not have DNA. Additionally, some viruses have RNA instead of DNA although viruses would be covered by the first category mentioned.
True or false the DNA from your nails is the same DNA as your hair?
true
What are the similarities of viruses and prokaryotes?
They all contain DNA in there genetic material
Do DNA contain sugars?
This is false!! The correct answer is RNA
Is it true or false that prokaryotic cells contain more DNA than eukaryotic cells?
False. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells both contain DNA, but eukaryotic cells store their DNA in a nucleus, whereas prokaryotic cells have their DNA everywhere throughout the cell.
Does viruses contain RNA?
Some viruses contain RNA; these are known as retroviruses. Others contain DNA.
True or false Only DNA molecules contain the nitrogen base called uracil?
No. only RNA uses uracil.
What are viruses genetic materia?
Viruses contain either DNA or RNA.
Is there anything that does not contain DNA?
Yes. Anything that isn't an organism will not contain DNA. For example, rocks do not have DNA. Additionally, some viruses have RNA instead of DNA although viruses would be covered by the first category mentioned.
True or false the DNA from your nails is the same DNA as your hair?
true
Is it true or false that DNA is arranged into chromosomes?
true
What are the similarities of viruses and prokaryotes?
They all contain DNA in there genetic material
Do DNA contain sugars?
This is false!! The correct answer is RNA
True or false all DNA codes for protein?
true
What is a true statement of the genetic material in viruses?
it can be DNA or RNA
What informational do viral genes contains?
They contain either DNA or RNA which contain genes for making more of the same viruses.
