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What is unique about the hepadnaviridae family of viruses?

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They contain partial double-stranded DNA and replicate via an RNA intermediate

Hepadnaviruses are unique among animal viruses in containing partial double-stranded DNA and replicating via an RNA intermediate. One example of this group is the hepatitis B virus.

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