In HIV viruses, reverse transcriptase converts single-stranded RNA into double-stranded viral DNA. This process is called
Correct answer: D. Reverse Transcription
- A. Translation
- B. Duplication
- C. Replication
- D. Reverse Transcription
Explanation
Reverse transcription is a process by which the DNA molecule is formed from the RNA template and the process is catalyzed by the enzyme, reverse transcriptase.
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