Retroviridae

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Retroviridae Definition

A family of viruses that possess RNA-dependent DNA polymerases (reverse transcriptases) and contain two identical molecules of positive sense, single-stranded RNA of high molecular weight. This RNA serves as a template for the synthesis of a complementary DNA, which may be integrated into the host DNA. Virions are enveloped.

Retroviridae Synonyms

Retroviridae, Retrovirus, Retroviruses, Virus-Retrovirus

Terms in Retroviridae category

Alpharetrovirus
Betaretrovirus
Deltaretrovirus
Gammaretrovirus
Lentivirus
Spumavirus