Question

RNA is the genetic material in:

• A. Birds
• B. Bacteria
• C. Retrovirus
• D. Protozoa

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Retrovirus

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) acts as genetic material in many plant viruses and retroviruses.
2. RNA can store genetic information and also catalyzes chemical reactions.
3. Retroviruses contain RNA as the genetic material and upon infecting the host cell RNA is converted into DNA by reverse transcription.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Options A, B, and D:

Birds, bacteria, and protozoa have DNA as the genetic material.

Final answer: RNA act as genetic material in retroviruses.