How are retroviruses different from common viruses?
a. Retroviruses respond to antibacterial drugs but common viruses do not.
b. Retroviruses have a greater efficiency of infection than common viruses.
c. Common viral infections can be cured while retroviral infections can only be controlled.
d. Common viruses can infect anyone whereas retroviruses can only cause infection in an immunosuppressed host.
ANS: B
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