The influenza virus and the HIV virus differ in that only the influenza virus can

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Influenza virus uses RNA as genetic information and mRNA without generating a DNA molecule, while HIV uses reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA genome into DNA. HIV can also infect both humans and some primates, while influenza primarily infects birds and mammals. Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it states the unique characteristic of the influenza virus that is not shared by the HIV virus.

The Influenza Virus and the HIV Virus Differ in That