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1. retro (backwards, RNA → DNA → RNA → polypeptide)
2. onco (tumor)
3. spuma (form foam)
4. lenti (slow)
envelope of retrovirus consists of: (2)
1. GP41 - transmembrane protein
2. GP120 - surface membrane protein
*GP = glycoprotein
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Viruses that are single strand of RNA that acts as a template for DNA synthesis are know as?
retroviruses- class iv ssRNA: template for DNA synthesis Campbell reece ap edtion biology 8th edition page 387-388
Viruses that use reverse transcriptase to cause their host cells to transcribe DNA from an RNA template are called?
Retroviruses
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.
What did the Recently researchers uncovered the molecular structure of a key protein that retroviruses use to multiply. This was a significant step toward .?
stopping the spread of many diseases
Do retroviruses cause Hepititis B?
yes retroviruses cause hepatitis b,they are RNA virus .
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 .
Virus that have RNA as their genetic material are known as?
retroviruses
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.
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
Genetic material of a virus?
Can be either DNA, or for retroviruses, RNA.
Which types of viruses codes backwards from RNA to DNA?
Retroviruses.
