Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Role of Reverse

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the role of reverse transcriptase in the life cycle of certain RNA viruses is FALSE?

• A) It is produced from the pol gene.
• B) It makes DNA from an RNA template.
• C) It is essential for producing a provirus.
• D) It is part of the life cycle of retroviruses.
• E) It is very accurate and leads to a low mutation rate.

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