The correct answer is: A viral species is a group of viruses that has the same genetic information.
A viral species is a group of viruses that can interbreed and produce viable offspring. This means that they must have the same genetic information. Viral species can be divided into different genera, families, and orders based on their genetic similarities.
The ecological niche of a virus is the place where it lives and the resources it uses. Viruses can have a wide range of ecological niches, depending on the type of host they infect. For example, some viruses infect plants, while others infect animals or humans.
The genetic information of a virus is contained in its genome. The genome of a virus can be made up of DNA or RNA. The genetic information of a virus determines its structure, function, and ability to infect a host.
The following are the incorrect answers and their explanations:
- B. Same ecological niche
A viral species does not have to have the same ecological niche. For example, the human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the skin, while the influenza virus can infect the respiratory tract.
- C. Both A & B
A viral species does not have to have both the same genetic information and the same ecological niche. For example, the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the influenza virus are both viruses that infect humans. However, they have different genetic information and different ecological niches.
- D. None of the above
A viral species is a group of viruses that has the same genetic information.