Question

    Reverse transcription involves the synthesis of DNA from

    what type of template?
    A DNA template Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B RNA template Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Protein template Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lipid template Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Reverse transcription is the process of synthesizing DNA from an RNA template, and it is characteristic of retroviruses like HIV, which use reverse transcriptase to convert their RNA genome into DNA.

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