HIV has a protein coat and genetic material, which is

ssRNA

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Solution

The correct option is B ssRNA
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) has a viral envelope, matrix proteins and core. The viral envelope consists of two layers of lipids with embedded proteins. Matrix proteins are present between envelope and core. The viral core consists of two single strands of RNA for its genome. It is a retrovirus which synthesizes a DNA copy (cDNA) of its genomic RNA. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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