Rhinoviruses Need to Be Grown

Question

Rhinoviruses need to be grown
A)in living cells.
B)in synthetic media.
C)on blood agar.
D)at 33°C.
E)in living cells AND at 33°C.

Accepted Answer

Rhinoviruses, which are a common cause of the common cold, require living cells for replication and prefer a cooler temperature, typically around 33°C, which is close to the temperature inside the human nose. This makes option E correct as it combines both necessary conditions for rhinovirus cultivation.