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cDNA is formed using the mRNA as the template. Since RNA to DNA replication does not normally occur in nature, the enzyme ________ is employed to obtain cDNA from mRNA.
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The correct option is A Reverse transcriptase
To make c-DNA or complimentary DNA from a mature mRNA, the enzyme reverse transcriptase is used. The enzyme is found in certain retroviruses. This enzyme can make a copy of an existing RNA molecule into a complimentary DNA molecule.
To make c-DNA or complimentary DNA from a mature mRNA, the enzyme reverse transcriptase is used. The enzyme is found in certain retroviruses. This enzyme can make a copy of an existing RNA molecule into a complimentary DNA molecule.
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