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The enzyme reverse transcriptase:
The enzyme reverse transcriptase:
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Reverse transcriptase works ”in reverse” by copying RNA into DNA.
Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
- Joins RNA-RNA fragments
- Makes a copy of DNA from an RNA molecule
- Removes terminal phosphates from 5’ end
- Cleaves RNA at random positions
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that produces complementary DNA (cDNA) using an RNA template. This synthesis is crucial for the life cycle of retroviruses such as HIV.
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