Q301
Virus having RNA dependent DNA polymerase
A.
Retrovirus
AnswerB.
Reovirus
C.
Rabies virus
D.
Rubella virus
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Virus having RNA dependent DNA polymerase Retrovirus.Retroviruses are ssRNA viruses that replicate through a DNA intermediate, thus requiring a virus-encoded RNA-dependent DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase).
Hepatitis B virus is a dsDNA virus that replicates through an RNA intermediate using a virally encoded reverse transcriptase.