Question

Name one RNA retrovirus.

Answer 1

RNA retrovirus:

1. A retrovirus is a virus that uses RNA (Ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material.
2. Many retroviruses are causative agents of diseases such as AIDS and cancer.
3. RNA retroviruses are known to encode their own protein so that they could replicate the RNA into RNA or DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid).
4. The enzyme RNA polymerase is used for replication.

Example of an RNA retrovirus:

1. An example of RNA retrovirus is the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
2. This virus gets transmitted through contact with infected blood, vaginal fluids, or semen.