AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is a retrovirus, and retroviruses are characterized by having their genetic material in the form of RNA, specifically single-stranded RNA. This RNA is then converted into double-stranded DNA inside the host cell using an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, which is unique to retroviruses.
AIDS is caused by a virus whose genetic material is
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2018 · Topic: Viral Diseases (Viral Structure, Classification, and Replication Strategies)
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