Final answer:
The 7 classes of viruses discussed in class and the nucleic acid used by each class are as follows: Herpesviridae - double-stranded DNA, Retroviridae - single-stranded RNA, Orthomyxoviridae - single-stranded RNA, Paramyxoviridae - single-stranded RNA, Togaviridae - single-stranded RNA, Picornaviridae - single-stranded RNA, and Coronaviridae - single-stranded RNA.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Herpesviridae - Double-stranded DNA:
An example of a disease caused by a member of the Herpesviridae family is herpes simplex, which causes cold sores and genital herpes.
2. Retroviridae - Single-stranded RNA:
An example of a disease caused by a retrovirus is HIV/AIDS.
3. Orthomyxoviridae - Single-stranded RNA:
An example of a disease caused by a member of the Orthomyxoviridae family is influenza.
4. Paramyxoviridae - Single-stranded RNA:
An example of a disease caused by a member of the Paramyxoviridae family is measles.
5. Togaviridae - Single-stranded RNA:
An example of a disease caused by a member of the Togaviridae family is chikungunya.
6. Picornaviridae - Single-stranded RNA:
An example of a disease caused by a member of the Picornaviridae family is polio.
7. Coronaviridae - Single-stranded RNA:
An example of a disease caused by a member of the Coronaviridae family is COVID-19.