What is a Population of Viruses with Similar Characteristics Called

Question

What is a population of viruses with similar characteristics called?
A)strain
B)species
C)type
D)genome
E)viroid

Accepted Answer

A population of viruses with similar characteristics is referred to as a strain. This is different from a species, which refers to a group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed. Types typically refer to distinct variations or subtypes within a species, while genome refers to the entire genetic material of an organism. Viroids are even smaller infectious agents made only of RNA and cause disease in plants.