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Retrovirus

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Retrovirus Definition

Organism modification caused by change in its genetic material brought about by retrovirus. The retrovirus constructs a DNA version of its genes using a special enzyme called reverse transcriptase and this DNA then becomes part of the cell's genetic material.

Retrovirus Synonyms

Retrovirus Insertion Modification, Retrovirus

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