AIDS is caused by a virus whose genetic material is
[amp_mcq option1=”single stranded circular DNA” option2=”double stranded DNA” option3=”single stranded RNA” option4=”double stranded RNA” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is a retrovirus, and retroviruses are characterized by having their genetic material in the form of RNA, specifically single-stranded RNA. This RNA is then converted into double-stranded DNA inside the host cell using an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, which is unique to retroviruses.