Characteristic feature of retrovirus is_____________?

Correct answer: B. Reverse transcriptase

  • A. Ribonuclease
  • B. Reverse transcriptase
  • C. DNA polymerase
  • D. Restriction endonuclease

Explanation

Retroviruses carry reverse transcriptase, which copies their RNA genome into DNA after entry into the host cell. This DNA can then integrate into the host genome as a provirus.

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