Which of the Following Would Not Be a Nucleic Acid

Question

Which of the following would not be a nucleic acid form found in a viral genome?
A) dsDNA
B) ssDNA
C) dsRNA
D) ssRNA
E) an RNA:DNA hybrid

Accepted Answer

An RNA:DNA hybrid is not a common nucleic acid form found in viral genomes. Viruses typically have either DNA or RNA as their genetic material, and it is usually either single-stranded or double-stranded. While there are some viruses that have RNA:DNA hybrids as part of their replication process, it is not a common nucleic acid form found in viral genomes.