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What type of virus is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) based on its genetic material and mode of replication?
A. DNA virus
B. Retro virus (RNA virus)✓ Correct Answer
C. Viroid
D. Prion
💡 Solution & Explanation
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is classified as a retrovirus because its genetic material consists of single-stranded RNA which is transcribed into DNA using reverse transcriptase enzyme. Viroids and prions represent sub-viral infectious agents lacking standard viral capsids.
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