Term for Identification: Hortensian Law

question 51

Short Answer

Term for identification: Hortensian Law

---

Definitions:

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of DNA from an RNA template, used by retroviruses in their replication process.

Retroviruses

A group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell to replicate, associated with certain cancers and HIV.

RNA Genome

The collection of RNA molecules that encode the genetic information of organisms whose chromosomes are composed of RNA, such as certain viruses.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.