A scientist discovers a new virus affecting birds. After isolation, the virus is characterized as having single-strand RNA in an icosahedral capsid and an envelope. To which of the following virus families might this new virus belong?

A. Coronaviridae
B. Flaviviridae
C. Orthomyxoviridae
D. Picornaviridae
E. Reoviridae


Answer: B

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