Which of the Following Is a Function of Reverse Transcriptase

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of reverse transcriptase?

• A)It functions as a RNA-dependent DNA polymerase.
• B)It functions as a DNA-dependent DNA polymerase.
• C)It functions as a ribonuclease to degrade the viral RNA once it has been copied into DNA.
• D)All of these are functions of reverse transcriptase.

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Definitions:

Lumbar Plexus

A network of nerve fibers in the lumbar region of the body, responsible for motor and sensory functions of the lower limbs.

Meninges

The three protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling body functions.

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord that connects the CNS to organs, limbs, and skin.