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Can you suggest a simple name to the process if flow of information is in reverse direction (RNA to DNA)?

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Part 1: Definition of Transcription
The flow of information from DNA to mRNA is known as transcription.

Part 2: Definition of Reverse transcription
The reverse of the flow of information from RNA to DNA is known as reverse transcription.

Part 3: Example
Retroviruses show reverse transcription with the help of enzyme reverse transcriptase.

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