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All retroviruses share the characteristic of having RNA as their genetic material, which is converted into DNA through the enzyme reverse transcriptase. Once in DNA form, the viral genetic material can integrate into the host cell's genome.
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Viruses that are single strand of RNA that acts as a template for DNA synthesis are know as?
Retroviruses are single-stranded RNA viruses that use the enzyme reverse transcriptase to convert their RNA genome into DNA. This DNA is then integrated into the host cell's genome and can be transcribed and translated to produce new virus particles. Examples of retroviruses include HIV and HTLV.
Why do most retroviruses require reverse transcriptase to proliferate?
Retroviruses contain RNA as their genetic material, which needs to be converted into DNA in order to integrate into the host genome. Reverse transcriptase is the enzyme responsible for this conversion, a crucial step for the virus to replicate and proliferate efficiently.
Viruses that use reverse transcriptase to cause their host cells to transcribe DNA from an RNA template are called?
Retroviruses are viruses that use reverse transcriptase to convert their RNA genome into DNA, which is then integrated into the host cell's genome. This process allows the virus to replicate using the host cell's machinery.
What is a non-retroviral virus?
Retroviruses are a class of RNA virus that use Reverse transcription to convert their RNA to DNA for their infection.
What causes of mutation in living organisms?
Many things: ionizing radiation, free radicals, various chemicals, copying errors, retroviruses, etc.
Do retroviruses cause Hepititis B?
yes retroviruses cause hepatitis b,they are RNA virus .
What retroviruses are currently known as carcinogens?
Retroviruses are a specific class of virus that infect animals and people by writing their genetic code into the DNA of the animal or human host. Some (but not all) retroviruses cause cancer, either by directly interfering with a part of the host's DNA that prevents cancer or by encouraging the expression of a part of the host's DNA that starts or enhances cancer.
What viruses cause disease?
retroviruses
What has the author Reinhard Kurth written?
Reinhard Kurth has written: 'Retroviruses' -- subject(s): Genomics, Retroviruses, Genetics, Retroviridae, Pathogenicity
What is the origin of retrovirus?
Evolution is origin of retroviruses .
What do all pathogens have in common?
Retroviruses reverse the central dogma of biology, which states that DNA is transcribed into RNA. Through an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, retroviruses have RNA as their genetic material, and this RNA is transcribed into DNA-- this is what i got for the same question (my bio homework hope its right)
What is a virus that attacks DNA?
retroviruses attack the dna
Viruses such as AIDS polio and flu in length are?
retroviruses
What kingdom are retroviruses in?
They are not part of any kingdom as they are not alive.
Virus that have RNA as their genetic material are known as?
retroviruses
What is an antiretroviral?
An antiretroviral is a drug which combats infection by retroviruses.
What has the author Jaquelin Dudley written?
Jaquelin Dudley has written: 'Retroviruses and insights into cancer' -- subject(s): Retroviruses, Viral carcinogenesis, Oncogenic viruses, Retroviridae, Oncogenic Viruses
