Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice

Choose the correct statement regarding retrovirus.

Options

  1. AAn RNA virus that can synthesize DNA during infection.
  2. BA DNA virus that can synthesize RNA during infection.
  3. CA ssDNA virus
  4. DA dsRNA virus

Correct answer

A. An RNA virus that can synthesize DNA during infection.

Step-by-step solution

Retrovirus, any of a group of viruses that belong to the family retroviridae and that characteristically carry their genetic blueprint in the form of ribonucleic acid (RNA). They have ssRNA as genetic material. It is a type of RNA virus that inserts a copy of its genome into the DNA of a host cell that it invades, thus changing the genome of that cell. It uses a special enzyme called reverse transcriptase to translate its genetic information into DNA. That DNA can then integrate into the host cell's DNA. Once integ

Practice Biological Classification on Quantrex Academy →

More from Biological Classification

Match List-I with List-II . List-I List-II A. Spherical I. Vibrio B. Rod II. Cocci C. Comma III. Spirilla D. Spirillum IV. Bacilli Choose the correct answer from the options given 2026Symbiotic association between fungi and algae are called __________. 2026The main criteria used for Five Kingdom Classification proposed by R.H. Whittaker (1969) included : A. Cell structure B. Body organization C. Presence of flagellum D. Reproduction 2026Mad cow disease is caused by __________. 2026Match List-I with List-II . List-I List-II A. Fusion of protoplasms between gametes I. Meiosis B. Fusion of two nuclei II. Plasmogamy C. Generation of haploid spores III. Karyogamy 2026Which of the following is not a prokaryote ? 2026Each of the following characteristics represent a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization. A. Multicellular hete 2025Match List I with List II array |l|l|l|l| & List-I & & List-II A. & Rhizopus & I. & Mushroom B. & Ustilago & II. & Smut fungus C. & Puccinia & III. & Bread mould D. & Agaricus & IV 2024 Full Biological Classification list All NTA Abhyas NEET PYQs