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
Herpes simplex virus is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Single stranded DNA, B. Double stranded DNA, C. Single stranded RNA, D. Double stranded RNA
B: Double stranded DNA
Answer: B: Double stranded DNA 
Explanation: The herpesvirus capsid is icosahedral composed of 162 capsomers and enclosing the core containing the linear double-stranded DNA genome. REF:ANATHANARAYAN AND PANIKER'S TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY 8TH EDITION PAGE NO:466