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What type of genetic material do retroviruses use?
What type of genetic material do retroviruses use?
- Protein
- Enzyme
- DNA
- RNA (correct)
What is the result of a retrovirus integrating its DNA into the host cell's DNA?
What is the result of a retrovirus integrating its DNA into the host cell's DNA?
- The host cell dies immediately
- The host cell becomes immune to the retrovirus
- The retrovirus can replicate (correct)
- The retrovirus is eliminated from the host cell
What is an example of a retrovirus that causes a well-known disease?
What is an example of a retrovirus that causes a well-known disease?
- Herpes
- HIV (correct)
- Ebola
- Influenza
What is the process by which retroviruses convert their RNA into DNA?
What is the process by which retroviruses convert their RNA into DNA?
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Retroviruses use an enzyme called ______ to convert their RNA into DNA.
Retroviruses use an enzyme called ______ to convert their RNA into DNA.
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A retrovirus integrates its viral DNA into the ______ of the host cell.
A retrovirus integrates its viral DNA into the ______ of the host cell.
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After infecting a cell, a retrovirus uses ______ to convert its RNA into DNA.
After infecting a cell, a retrovirus uses ______ to convert its RNA into DNA.
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The retrovirus then integrates its viral DNA into the ______ cell, which allows the retrovirus to replicate.
The retrovirus then integrates its viral DNA into the ______ cell, which allows the retrovirus to replicate.
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HIV, the virus that causes ______, is a retrovirus.
HIV, the virus that causes ______, is a retrovirus.
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