In the given flow diagram

CBSE Class 12 CBSE Class 12 Biology
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In the given flow diagram, the replication of retrovirus in a host is shown. Observe and answer the following questions.
(a) Fill in (A) and (B)

(b) Why is the virus called retrovirus?
© Can the infected cell survive, while viruses are being replicated and released?

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(b) The virus is called retro virus because its genetic material is RNA that is transcribed to DNA using enzyme reverse transciptase.
© Yes, the infected cell can survive, while viruses are being replicated and released.