Classification of Viruses

Question 1

Baltimore Classification system

Answer 1

• old system used to classify viruses based on viral genome
• no longer utilized

Question 2

The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses considers what in their classification of viruses?

Answer 2

1. nature of virus genome and genetic diversity
2. virus replication strategies
3. virus morphology

Question 3

Match:

1. order a. virales
2. family b. virinae
3. subfamily c. virus
4. genus d. viridae

Answer 3

1. order = a. virales
2. family = d. viridae
3. subfamily = b. virinae
4. genus = c. virus