Retroviruses Carry Their Genetic Information in the Form of RNA

question 23

Multiple Choice

Retroviruses carry their genetic information in the form of RNA, which is subsequently coded into DNA after the virus enters its host cell. What enzyme does the retrovirus use to produce this initial DNA?

• A) RNA polymerase
• B) ribosomes
• C) reverse transcriptase
• D) DNA polymerase
• E) reverse translationase

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