Which of the Following Characteristics Correctly Describes Retroviruses

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics correctly describes retroviruses?

• A) They are not destroyed or deactivated by heating.
• B) They can only reproduce by infecting bacteria.
• C) They have a single-stranded DNA that is integrated into the host cell genome.
• D) They have a single-stranded RNA that acts as a template for DNA synthesis.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.

Delayed-alternation Task

A test used in neuropsychological research to assess short-term memory and the ability to switch attention between tasks.

Delayed-response Task

A test used in research to assess memory and cognitive function, requiring subjects to remember information after a time delay.

NMDA Receptors

A type of glutamate receptor in the brain that plays a key role in synaptic plasticity, memory, and learning.