9. Which of the following statements about influenza A virus is not correct? A. They have haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) spikes. B. They infect humans only. C. They are single-stranded RNA viruses. D. They are spherical enveloped viruses. E. They are associated with pandemics and severe diseases.

9. Which of the following statements about influenza A virus is not correct? A. They have haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) spikes. B. They infect humans only. C. They are single-stranded RNA viruses. D. They are spherical enveloped viruses. E. They are associated with pandemics and severe diseases.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter17: Bacterial And Viral Genetics

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