Viruses that carry their genetic information in the form of RNA are called ________.
A)viria
B)retroviruses
C)reverse transcriptases
D)retrons
E)provirions

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Viruses that carry their genetic information in the form of RNA are called retroviruses. Retroviruses are unique because they have an enzyme called reverse transcriptase that can convert their RNA genome into DNA. This DNA can then integrate into the host genome and be replicated along with the host's chromosomes.

Viruses That Carry Their Genetic Information in the Form of RNA