Retroviruses are characterized by ____.

A. RNA that is used as a template to produce DNA in a host cell
B. integrating RNA into the host’s chromosome
C. the enzyme alkaline phosphatase
D. having one strain that causes H1N1
E. the lack of a protein coat


Answer: A

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