The Name of a Virus Family in the Latin Classification

Question

The name of a virus family in the Latin classification system has which of the following endings?
A) -viridae
B) -virales
C) -virinae
D) -virus
E) -virusdae

Accepted Answer

The correct ending for a virus family in the Latin classification system is -viridae, such as in the family Herpesviridae or Flaviviridae. The other answer choices (B) -virales, (C) -virinae, (D) -virus, and (E) -virusdae are incorrect endings for virus families.