A virus containing ssRNA act as a template for DNA synthesis is called as

Polio virus

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Retro virus

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Pox virus

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Adeno virus

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The correct option is B Retro virus
Retrovirus is a ssRNA containing virus that converts its RNA into DNA by means of enzyme reverse transcriptase, this enable it to become integrated into its host DNA. Retrovirus can cause cancer to animals.

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