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what is the function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses? question 2 options: it hydrolyzes the host cell's dna. it uses viral rna as a template for dna synthesis. it uses viral rna as a template for making complementary rna strands. it converts host cell rna into viral dna.

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The function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses is to alter the genome of the host cell in retroviruses.

A retrovirus is a type of virus that alters the genome of a host cell by inserting a DNA copy of its RNA genome[a] into the DNA of that host cell. This enzyme is known as reverse transcriptase. HIV belongs to retrovirus group, destroys the white blood cells known as CD4 cells, which aid in the body's fight against infection and disease. Reprogramming a virus-infected CD4 cell to produce new HIV copies takes place. To accomplish this, HIV requires the assistance of the enzymes reverse transcriptase, protease, and integrase.

RNA genomes carried in retrovirus particles are transformed into double-stranded DNA by retroviruses. To produce RNA, reverse transcriptase first transcribes a complementary strand of DNA: Hybrid DNA

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