If a single stranded RNA virus contains genomic RNA that is complementary to the mRNA that it produces, what type of virus is this categorized as? 

A. Plus strand
B. Minus strand
C. Negative strand
D. Positive strand
E. Minus strand or negative strand is acceptable.


Answer: E

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