In the infection cycle of HIV, RNA is converted into a DNA duplex by:
Correct answer: C. Reverse transcription
- A. Replication
- B. Transcription
- C. Reverse transcription
- D. Translation
Explanation
The answer is "Reverse Transcription."Explanation: RNA is converted into DNA by a process called reverse transcription. It is controlled by the reverse transcriptase enzyme.
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