In what way does a retrovirus differ from other common viruses?

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Retroviruses are unique in that they use reverse transcriptase enzyme to transcribe their RNA genome into DNA, which then integrates into the host cell's genome. This allows the retrovirus to transmit its own genetic information into the host cell's DNA, which is then reproduced along with the host cell's DNA during any subsequent cell divisions. This integration makes it difficult to eliminate the virus from the host's system. Other common viruses do not integrate into the host cell's DNA.

In What Way Does a Retrovirus Differ from Other Common