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14. The functional role of RNA in retroviruses such as HIV is to act as the

A. Structural catalyst
B. Primary genetic material
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C. Secondary messenger
D. Energy storage molecule

📝 Explanation

Retroviruses lack DNA in their viral particles and utilize RNA to store their complete hereditary information.

📖 Additional Information

  • Structural catalyst
  • Primary genetic material
  • Secondary messenger
  • Energy storage molecule

Retroviruses lack DNA in their viral particles and utilize RNA to store their complete hereditary information.

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