Question

Which of the following genetic material is found in a retrovirus?

• A. DNA only
• B. RNA only
• C. DNA or RNA only
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B RNA only

Retrovirus has RNA as genetic material RNA. Retroviridae is a family of enveloped viruses that replicate in a host cell through the process of reverse transcription. The RNA present in the retrovirus is a single-stranded positive sense with a DNA intermediate. It acts as an obligate parasite and targets a host cell.

So, the correct answer is option B.