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Three Types of RNA Participate in Protein Synthesis

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Three types of RNA participate in protein synthesis.


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Host Chromosomes

The chromosomes found within an organism that serves as a host to a virus, parasite, or another type of symbiont.

Retroviruses

A group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell in order to replicate, like HIV.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by retroviruses to transcribe their RNA into DNA, which allows viral integration into the host genome.

Host Genome

The complete set of genetic information within an organism that serves as a host for another organism or entity, such as a virus.

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