Which of the following diseases are caused by viruses containing DNA as their genetic material?

Smallpox

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Chickenpox

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HIV

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Herpes

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Smallpox

B
Chickenpox

D
Herpes

A virus is a small parasite which contains either a DNA or an RNA. Viruses containing DNA as their genetic material cause diseases like Smallpox, Chickenpox, and Herpes. HIV has RNA as its genetic material.

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