Discussion
Which one of the following statements regarding HIV is not correct ?
Answer: B
The statement that is not correct is It is an Oncovirus.
HIV is a retrovirus of the genus Lentivirus (slow viruses), not of the oncogenic retroviruses (the old 'oncovirus' group, such as HTLV-1). It destroys CD4 T cells rather than transforming cells into cancer cells; the cancers seen in AIDS, such as Kaposi's sarcoma, are caused by other viruses taking advantage of the weakened immunity.
The other statements are correct. HIV belongs to the family Retroviridae (printed 'Retroviridale'). It carries reverse transcriptase, which copies its RNA genome into DNA. It is present in body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk, which is how it is transmitted.
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