Integrated retrovirus genomes that have accumulated mutations and no longer can generate virions are known as __________ retroviruses.

Name: Integrated retrovirus genomes that have accumulated mutations and no longer can generate virions are known as __________ retroviruses.
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Endogenous retroviruses are those retroviral genomes that have been altered by mutations and can no longer produce infectious particles. These retroviruses are integrated into the host genome and are inherited vertically.

Integrated Retrovirus Genomes That Have Accumulated Mutations and No Longer