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Author Question: What is the function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses? A) It hydrolyzes (Read 582 times)

geoffrey

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on: Jul 2, 2013
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2013
Hey dude, go with B. I got it right.


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geoffrey

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2013
Thanks sir, correct as always


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