Because it synthesizes DNA from RNA using reverse transcription, HIV is described as a(n)

Once HIV RNA is reverse transcribed into HIV DNA and integrated into the DNA of a host cells, the viral DNA is called a(n) .

HIV belongs to which group of viruses, all of which use reverse transcriptase to convert viral RNA into DNA?Multiple choice question.CoronavirusesPoxvirusesRetrovirusesHerpesviruses

The enzyme inside the HIV matrix that catalyzes the conversion of viral RNA into viral DNA is transcriptase.

Within the HIV life cycle, which step occurs just before the virus can undergo biosynthesis and cleavage?Multiple ChoiceNew viral particles are assembled.The virus acquires a new envelope from the host cell's plasma membrane.Reverse transcriptase catalyzes the conversion of viral RNA into DNA.Viral DNA must be integrated into the nucleus of the host cell.

The HIV virus contains a genome composed ofMultiple Choicedouble-stranded DNA.single-stranded DNA.double-stranded RNA.single-stranded RNA.one strand of DNA and one strand of RNA.