Which one of the following viruses contains both DNA and RNA?

Cyanophage

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Herpes virus

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Leukovirus

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Polio virus

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Solution

The correct option is C Leukovirus
The RNA tumor viruses called as Leukoviruses and Rous viruses contain both DNA and RNA as genetic material. They are various retroviruses that causes tumors in animals.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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