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A virus producing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) belongs to the category of

A. DNA viruses
B. Retroviruses
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C. Bacteriophages
D. Plant viruses

📝 Explanation

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus containing single-stranded RNA and the enzyme reverse transcriptase.

📖 Additional Information

  • DNA viruses
  • Retroviruses
  • Bacteriophages
  • Plant viruses

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus containing single-stranded RNA and the enzyme reverse transcriptase.

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