Which of the Following Characteristics Correctly Describes Retroviruses

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics correctly describes retroviruses?

• A) They are made up of only a single protein.
• B) They can only reproduce by infecting bacteria.
• C) They have a single-stranded DNA that acts as a template for DNA synthesis.
• D) They have a single-stranded RNA that acts as a template for DNA synthesis.

---

Definitions:

Expense Recognition

A principle in accounting that dictates when costs are recognized as expenses in the financial statements, often aligned with the revenue they helped to generate.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when cash is received or paid, not when the obligation is incurred.

Comparability

An accounting principle that ensures financial statements can be compared between periods and across companies.

Financial Statements

Consolidated reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business over a specified period.