MCQ
Choose the correct option regarding Retrovirus:
  • $\text{An RNA}$ virus that can synthesise $DNA$ during infection.
  • B
    A $\text{DNA}$ virus that can synthesise $\text{RNA}$ during infection.
  • C
    A $\text{ss DNA}$ virus.
  • D
    A $\text{ds RNA}$ virus.

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\text{An RNA}$ virus that can synthesise $DNA$ during infection.
A retrovirus is a single$-$stranded positive sense $\text{RNA}$ virus with a $\text{DNA}$ intermediate and, as an obligate parasite, targets a host cell.

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