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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question

Question

Which Baltimore classification group comprises single-stranded RNA viruses that replicate using a reverse transcriptase intermediate?
Options
A Group VI
Correct Answer
B Group IV
C Group VII
D Group V
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Group VI viruses are (+)ssRNA viruses with reverse transcriptase, such as retroviruses like HIV. Group VII contains dsDNA-RT viruses.

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