AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ebola virus contains a type of genetic material called RNA, which is similar to DNA and contains the blueprint for assembling new virus particles.

Detailed explanation-2: -EBOV has a thread-like shape virion, which can be changed to circular or filamentous [6]. The filamentous shape could appear as long, short, branched, unbranched, or forming “6” and “U” configurations [7].

Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike some other viruses, such as influenza or SARS, Ebola virus is not spread through the air. It is not spread by water or through mosquitoes or other insects.