Which of the following statements regarding virus taxonomy is TRUE?

A. Viruses are classified on the basis of the taxonomy of their host organisms.
B. Virus classes are well established.
C. Some virus family names are derived from the name of an important member of the family.
D. The species epithet is a latin descriptor of the virion structure.
E. Virus classes are based on the domain of the host organism.


Answer: C

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