This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Virology, Subject name: Microbiology
Varicella are classified under - 
Select and explain. 
A. Enterovirus, B. Retrovirus, C. Poxvirus, D. Herpes virus
D: Herpes virus
Answer: D: Herpes virus 
Explanation: Family Herpesviridae is divided into 3 subfamilies based on biological,physical and genetic propeies-Alphaherpesviruses,Betaherpesviruses and Gammaherpesviruses. Alphaherpesviruses include herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 8TH EDITION PAGE NO:467