Which of the following is a key characteristic of the HIV virus that makes it so deadly?

A. The HIV virus contains a protein coat, or capsid.
B. The HIV virus has a RNA genome.
C. The HIV virus uses the enzyme reverse transcriptase for reproduction.
D. The HIV virus can use the cellular machinery of the host cell they infected.


Answer: C

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