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The HIV virion is best described as a(n): Group of answer choices segmented RNA genome in helical capsids and an envelope. unsegmented RNA genome in a long flexible helical capsid with envelope. segmented RNA genome in an irregular polyhedron capsid with envelope. unsegmented RNA genome in a helical capsid with an envelope. segmented RNA genome in an icosahedral capsid, without envelope.

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The HIV virion is best described as a segmented RNA genome in an icosahedral capsid, without an envelope. Thus, option "D" is correct.

What is genetic material?

Genetic material can be linear or circular. It is linear and single-stranded in viruses such as rabies, smallpox, retroviruses etc.

For example Rabies virus has enveloped the helical capsid. Retrovirus though have a linear RNA but possess a hexagonal capsid with 12 pentamers enclosed with in a shell. Genome structure in influenza virus is segmented and herpes virus is a DNA virus.

Thus, option "D" is correct.

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