An enzyme that makes a double stranded DNA copy from a single stranded RNA template molecule is known as____________?
Correct answer: B. Reverse transcriptase
- A. DNA polymerase
- B. Reverse transcriptase
- C. RNA polymerase
- D. Phospho kinase
Explanation
Reverse transcriptase synthesises DNA using an RNA template, producing a complementary DNA strand and ultimately a double-stranded DNA copy. DNA polymerase normally uses DNA as its template, while RNA polymerase makes RNA.
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