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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2005 · Q72
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Molecular Basis of Inheritance question

2005 · Q72

NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following makes use of RNA as a template to synthesize DNA -
  1. A
    Reverse transcriptase
  2. B
    DNA dependant RNA polymerase
  3. C
    RNA polymerase
  4. D
    DNA polymerase
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Correct answer: A

Reverse transcriptase (RNA dependent DNA polymerase) is present in some retroviruses eg. HIV virus.

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