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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
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Retroviruses are the viruses that have RNA (ribonucleic acid) as their genetic material. During replication, they first generate DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) by reverse transcription and then carry out normal transcription to form RNA from that DNA.

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What is the function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses? O A. It converts host cell RNA into viral DNA. B. It uses viral RNA as a template for making more viral RNA genomes. O. It translates viral RNA into proteins. D. It uses viral RNA as a template for DNA synthesis, that is, it makes complementary DNA.
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Why are vaccines and/or passive immunization the method of choice in the treatment or prevention of viral infections? A. There are no known inhibitors to reverse transcription B. Viruses are non-living and do not have their own genetic mechanisms to reproduce by themselves hence host cells must rely on targeting the virus or their products. C. Antibodies prevent replication of viral genome D. Antibodies prevent transcription and translation of viral genomes E. All of these
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