Question

108) Reverse transcriptase is used to make
DNA copies of:
(2013)
A) Host RNA
B) Host DNA
C) Viral DNA
D) Viral RNA

Answer 1

Answer:

A domain on the reverse transcriptase enzyme called RNAse H degrades the U5 and R regions on the 5' end of the RNA. ... Both strands are extended to form a complete double-stranded DNA copy of the original viral RNA genome, which can then be incorporated into the host's genome by the enzyme integrase.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

reverse transcriptase transcribes viral RNA to cDNA