Which of the following statements is not true for
retroviruses?
(a) DNA is not present at any stage in the life cycle
of retroviruses.
(b) Retroviruses carry gene for RNA-dependent
DNA polymerase.
(c) The genetic material in mature retroviruses is
RNA.
(d) Retroviruses are causative agents for certain
kinds of cancer in man.

1 Answer

Answer :

(a) DNA is not present at any stage in the life cycle
of retroviruses

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