Question

explain reverse transcritase enzyme.

Answer 1

reverse transcriptace enzyme is the enzyme present in the HIV. it functions as a RNA which is a dependent DNA polymarase. it plays am important role in the transmission of a broad variety of genetic material. without this the viral genome could not become incorporated in the host cell.

Answer 2

Reverse transcriptases are multifunctional enzymes. These enzymes exhibit an RNA and DNA directed polymerase activity. In addition reverse transcriptases catalyze the degradation of RNA in an RNA-DNA hybrid. The exonucleolytic activity proceeds in a 5' ---> 3' and in a 3' ---> 5' direction. The RNA or DNA directed activity requires a template (RNA or DNA) and a primer.