Biochemistry (Looseleaf)
Biochemistry (Looseleaf)
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ISBN: 9781319114800
Author: BERG
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 4, Problem 21P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition of retrovirus along with its flow of information as compared to an infected cell should be explained.

Concept introduction:

The flow of genetic information depends on the genetic code that is DNA or RNA.

Retrovirus is a type of virus which has RNA as a genetic medium. It uses reverse transcriptase to convert RNA into DNA which is integrated into a host cell.

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