RNA retroviruses
A) have only a few genes, including one that allows them to make mRNA from their genome.
B) are responsible for causing plant diseases and are referred to as mosaic viruses.
C) regenerate themselves using reverse transcription.
D) are polyphyletic, and some have more than a million base pairs.
E) have distinct lipids in their plasma membranes.

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RNA retroviruses use reverse transcription to regenerate themselves, which means they make DNA from RNA. This is a unique characteristic that sets them apart from other viruses.

RNA Retroviruses