It acts as a template strand for reverse transriptase:
Correct answer: C. Viral RNA
- A. Viral DNA
- B. Host DNA
- C. Viral RNA
- D. T-Lymphocytes
Explanation
HIV is equipped with reverse transcriptase along with the other essential enzymes. Reverse transcriptase is responsible for reverse transcription, during which viral genomic ssRNA is converted into viral dsDNA in the cytoplasm of herlper T-cells.
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