In case of HIV, only_ can infect host cells.
Correct answer: B. Double stranded DNA
- A. Single stranded RNA
- B. Double stranded DNA
- C. Double stranded RNA
- D. Single stranded DNA
Explanation
While the original genetic material of HIV is single-stranded RNA, the virus undergoes a process called reverse transcription. During this process, the single-stranded RNA is converted into a complementary single-stranded DNA (cDNA) molecule. This cDNA is then integrated into the host cell's genome, forming a double-stranded DNA structure that can infect host cells.
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