Retroviruses are characterized by ____.
A) RNA that is used as a template to produce DNA in a host cell
B) integrating RNA into the host's chromosome
C) the enzyme alkaline phosphatase
D) having one strain that causes H1N1
E) the lack of a protein coat

Question

Retroviruses are characterized by ____.  
A) RNA that is used as a template to produce DNA in a host cell
B) integrating RNA into the host's chromosome
C) the enzyme alkaline phosphatase
D) having one strain that causes H1N1
E) the lack of a protein coat

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Retroviruses have RNA genomes that are reverse-transcribed into DNA, which is then integrated into the host cell's genome.

Retroviruses Are Characterized by ____