Q. Which one of the following makes use of RNA as a template to synthesize DNA ?
A) Reverse transcriptase
B) DNA dependant RNA polymerase
C) DNA polymerase
D) RNA polymerase
Explanation
[Solution from source] Reverse transcriptase, found in retroviruses such as HIV, is an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase that copies RNA into DNA. DNA polymerase copies DNA into DNA, and RNA polymerase copies DNA into RNA. Answer (1).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.