Which enzyme present in retroviruses converts single stranded RNA into a double stranded viral DNA?

Transcriptase

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Reverse transcriptase

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RNA polymerase

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DNA polymerase

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Solution

The correct option is C Reverse transcriptase
Process of conversion of single stranded RNA into a double stranded DNA is called as reverse transcription. The enzyme catalyzing this reaction is called as reverse transcriptase.

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