In Which Major Family of Animal Viruses is the Virus

Question

In which major family of animal viruses is the virus that causes AIDS found?
A) Orthomyxoviridae
B) Adenoviridae
C) Flaviviridae
D) Retroviridae

Accepted Answer

The virus that causes AIDS, known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), is found in the Retroviridae family. This family is characterized by viruses that have a reverse transcription process, where RNA is transcribed into DNA, which is then integrated into the host cell's genome.