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IAT IISER2025BiologyBiological Classification

What are retroviruses?

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  1. AA group of viruses with RNA genome and reverse transcriptase activity
  2. BA group of viruses with DNA genome and no reverse transcriptase activity
  3. CA group of viruses with DNA genome and reverse transcriptase activity
  4. DA group of viruses with RNA genome and no reverse transcriptase activity

Correct answer

A. A group of viruses with RNA genome and reverse transcriptase activity

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