An enzyme which can convert single stranded RNA into double stranded viral DNA is called____________?
Correct answer: D. Reverse Transcriptase
- A. DNAase
- B. RNAase
- C. DNA polymerase
- D. Reverse Transcriptase
Explanation
Reverse transcriptase uses an RNA template to synthesize complementary DNA and can ultimately produce double-stranded viral DNA. DNAase and RNAase are nucleases that degrade nucleic acids, while ordinary DNA polymerase does not normally copy RNA into DNA.
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