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Which of the following virus has dsDNA as the genetic material and is transmitted mainly be sexual contact ?

A

Hepatits-A

B

Hepatitis-B

C

Hepatitis-C

D

All of these

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To solve the question, we need to identify which virus among the given options has double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) as its genetic material and is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: - We need to find a virus with dsDNA as genetic material. - The virus should be transmitted mainly through sexual contact. 2. **Analyze the Options**: - The options provided are: - Hepatitis A - Hepatitis B - Hepatitis C - All of these 3. **Identify the Genetic Material**: - Hepatitis A virus (HAV) has single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) as its genetic material. - Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) as its genetic material. - Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) as its genetic material. 4. **Transmission Routes**: - Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, not sexual contact. - Hepatitis B is transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and other body fluids. - Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through blood, but also has some sexual transmission risk. 5. **Conclusion**: - Among the options, only Hepatitis B has dsDNA as its genetic material and is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. - Therefore, the correct answer is **Hepatitis B**. ### Final Answer: The virus that has dsDNA as the genetic material and is transmitted mainly by sexual contact is **Hepatitis B**.
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