Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 68
Question: Which one of the following makes use of RNA as a template to synthesize DNA [CBSE PMT 2005]
Options:
A) Reverse transcriptase
B) DNA dependant RNA polymerase
C) DNA polymerase
D) RNA polymerase
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Temin and Baltimore reported that formation of DNA on RNA template or DNA is also formed from RNA.
This is called reverse transcription or Teminism.
This reverse transcription occurs under the influence of reverse transcriptase enzyme.
BETA
