A retrovirus is defined as
A) a virus with an RNA genome that replicates by inserting DNA into a host's genome.
B) a virus with a DNA genome that replicates by inserting DNA into a host's genome.
C) a virus with a DNA genome that replicates by inserting RNA into a host's genome.
D) a virus with a RNA genome that replicates by inserting RNA into a host's genome.
E) any of a group of viruses that can cause cancer.

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Retroviruses have an RNA genome and replicate by reverse transcribing their RNA into DNA, which is then inserted into the host's genome. This process is unique to retroviruses.

A Retrovirus Is Defined as