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HIV is classified as a retrovirus becaus...

HIV is classified as a retrovirus because its genetic information is carried in

A

DNA instead of RNA

B

DNA

C

RNA instead of DNA

D

Protein coat

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B
(b) Retrovirus is an RNA containing virus that converts its RNA into DNA by means of the enzyme reverse transcriptase , this enables it to become integrated into its host's DNA. The best known retrovirus is HIV responsible for AIDS in humans.
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