The segmented genome is found in –
Correct Answer: Rotavirus
Description: Rotavirus has double-stranded RNA with 10-12 segments.
Viruses having segmented genome
Bunyaviridae → 3 segment single-stranded
Orthomyxoviridae → 8 segments single strand Mnemonic: BORA
Reoviridae → 10-12 segment Double-Stranded RNA
Arenaviridae → 2 segment single strand RNA
NOTE:
The only RNA virus having double strand is Reoviridae*
The only DNA virus having single strand is Parvovirus*
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