When a retrovirus infects a suitable host cell, what is transcribed to produce progeny ssRNA genomes?
A) ssDNA
B) dsDNA
C) ssRNA
D) dsRNA
E) ssRNA and/or ssDNA

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When a retrovirus infects a host cell, its RNA genome is reverse-transcribed into double-stranded DNA (dsDNA), which is then integrated into the host's genome. This integrated DNA serves as a template for the production of new viral RNA genomes and viral proteins.

When a Retrovirus Infects a Suitable Host Cell, What Is