What Is the Function of Reverse Transcriptase in Retroviruses

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is the function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses?

• A) It uses viral RNA as a template for DNA synthesis.
• B) It converts host cell RNA into viral DNA.
• C) It translates viral RNA into proteins.
• D) It uses viral RNA as a template for making complementary RNA strands.

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