Author Question: What is the function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses? A) It hydrolyzes (Read 535 times)

geoffrey

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What is the function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses?
A) It hydrolyzes the host cell's DNA.
B) It uses viral RNA as a template for DNA synthesis.
C) It converts host cell RNA into viral DNA.
D) It translates viral RNA into proteins.
E) It uses viral RNA as a template for making complementary RNA strands.



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Hey dude, go with B. I got it right.



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Thanks sir, correct as always



 

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