Reverse Transcriptase Synthesizes ________

question 43

Multiple Choice

Reverse transcriptase synthesizes ________.

• A) a positive RNA strand from a negative RNA strand
• B) a negative RNA strand from a positive RNA strand
• C) viral RNA from DNA
• D) viral DNA from RNA

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Definitions:

Islets of Langerhans

The endocrine portion of the pancreas that secretes glucagon and insulin, hormones that regulate the concentration of glucose in the blood.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Beta Cells

Pancreatic cells that secrete insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's ineffective use of insulin, often associated with obesity and lack of exercise.