A retrovirus has a ssRNA genome. When it enters a host its genome is transcribed and incorporated into the host genome. As such, its replication strategy from infection through to the creation of new viral particles must be
A) ssRNA - dsDNA.
B) ssRNA - dsDNA - ssDNA.
C) ssRNA - dsDNA - ssRNA.
D) ssRNA - ssDNA - ssRNA.
E) ssRNA - ssDNA.

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Retroviruses convert their ssRNA genome into dsDNA through reverse transcription, which is then integrated into the host's genome. From there, the viral genes are transcribed back into ssRNA, which serves as the genome for new viral particles.

A Retrovirus Has a SsRNA Genome