Which one of the following makes use of RNA template to synthesize DNA?
Correct answer: C. Reverse transcriptase
- A. DNA polymerase
- B. RNA polymerase
- C. Reverse transcriptase
- D. DNA dependant RNA polymerase
Explanation
The answer to this question is reverse transcriptase.Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that uses an RNA template to synthesize DNA. It is found in retroviruses, such as HIV, and is used to create a DNA copy of the viral RNA genome. Reverse transcriptase is also used in some molecular biology techniques, such as RT-PCR, to create cDNA from mRNA. The other options are incorrect: DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA from a DNA template. RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA from a DNA template. DNA-dependent RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.
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