RNA Virus Vs DNA Virus

In the previous post, we learned about the classification of viruses. In this, let us look into the differences between DNA and RNA viruses.

RNA Virus	DNA Virus
Genetic material - RNA	Genetic material - DNA
Most of them are single-stranded	Most of them are double-stranded
Unstable compared to DNA viruses, high mutation rate	Stable, less mutation rate
RNA replication - in the cytoplasm of host cell	DNA replication - in the nucleus of the host cell
In Baltimore classification, Class III, IV, V, and VI are RNA viruses	In Baltimore classification, Class I, II and VII are DNA viruses
E.g.: Coronavirus, Picornavirus, Reovirus	E.g.: Adenovirus, Herpesvirus, Poxvirus
Diseases caused by RNA viruses: HCV, Ebola, SARS, HIV	Diseases caused by DNA viruses: Smallpox, Herpes, Human Papillomavirus infection

References :

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• Lakna, B. (2017, December 6). Difference Between DNA and RNA Viruses | Definition, Classes, Biosynthesis, Similarities. Pediaa.Com. https://pediaa.com/difference-between-dna-and-rna-viruses/.
• Shaffer, C., PhD. (2019a, February 26). The Baltimore Classification System. News-Medical.Net. https://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/The-Baltimore-Classification-System.aspx