Does viruses contains genetic material

Answer 1

All viruses have genes made from either DNA or RNA but they themselves don't have DNA.

(Viruses use tRNA or mRNA or DNA as a tool for infecting host cells, but they they do not use either for their own internal bio-mechanics)

Answer 2

Viruses have their own genome which can be made of RNA or DNA, so some do contain DNA.
Some viruses, but not all. All viruses have some sort of nucleic acid, whether single-stranded DNA, double-stranded DNA, single-stranded RNA, or double-stranded RNA.

Answer 3

the virus ( in simple words) consists of:genetic material surroundedby protein capsid this genetic material can be one of the following : 1- single stranded DNA 2- double stranded DNA 3- single stranded RNA 4- double stranded RNA so some viruses contain DNA but not all. written by : asma aburas ; medical student .

Answer 4

Yes,viruses contain either DNA or RNA depending on the type of the species.There are certain viruses which have single stranded DNA/RNA and even double stranded DNA.Well,DNA is a genetic material like wise RNA is also a genetic material..eg.Rubella is caused by a RNA-containing virus whereas smallpox is caused by a DNA -containing virus.

Answer 5

Some viruses do have DNA, which is enclosed within the protein shell. However, it's not always DNA that is contained within. It can also be ssRNA, dsRNA, or even ssDNA.

Answer 6

yes, But not compulsory there are so many RNA viruses also present

Answer 7

Viruses are made of a protein shell and either DNA or RNA. Viruses with RNA are called "retroviruses."

Answer 8

No they don't