Reverse transcriptase can convert:
Correct answer: B. RNA to DNA
- A. DNA to RNA
- B. RNA to DNA
- C. DNA to proteins
- D. RNA to proteins
Explanation
Reverse transcriptase is a key enzyme in certain viruses, such as retroviruses, which include HIV. It allows these viruses to replicate their RNA genome into DNA and integrate it into the host cell's genome. This conversion is crucial for the virus's life cycle and is an essential step in retroviral replication.
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