A Retrovirus Produces an Enzyme,called Reverse Transcriptase,which Copies Its RNA

question 43

Multiple Choice

A retrovirus produces an enzyme,called reverse transcriptase,which copies its RNA genome into DNA.This is opposite of the central dogma because

• A)a virus is not an organism.
• B)a virus lacks genetic material.
• C)a retrovirus lacks DNA.
• D)the central dogma states that DNA is copied into RNA.

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Definitions:

Biological Catalysts

Enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.

Denaturation

The process by which a protein loses its three-dimensional structure and hence its function, usually caused by changes in pH or temperature.

Non-Specific

Describes reactions or responses that are not distinct to a particular antigen or stimulus, often referring to parts of the immune system that provide general defense mechanisms.

Denaturation

The process by which a protein loses its native shape and biological activity due to external stressors like heat, acidity, or chemical action, often irreversible.