Question

Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a member of the group of viruses known as:

• A. ( \text{Adenovirus} )
• B. ( \text{Retrovirus} )
• C. ( \text{Rhinovirus} )
• D. ( \text{Nucleopolyhedrovirus} )

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus. Retroviruses are characterized by having RNA as their genetic material. They use an enzyme called reverse transcriptase to synthesize DNA from their RNA genome. This DNA is then integrated into the host cell's genome, where it can be transcribed to produce new viral RNA and proteins. Adenoviruses are DNA viruses that typically cause respiratory illnesses. Rhinoviruses are also RNA viruses but belong to the Picornaviridae family and are the primary cause of the common cold. Nucleopolyhedroviruses are DNA viruses that infect insects. Therefore, HIV belongs to the group of viruses known as retroviruses.