Which of the following characteristics is related to reverse transcriptase?

Disintegrates host DNA

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Polymerises host DNA

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Translates host DNA

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Transcribes viral RNA to cDNA

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Solution

The correct option is C Transcribes viral RNA to cDNA
Reverse transcriptase is also called RNA directed DNA polymerase. This enzyme is present in retroviruses that catalyzes the transcription of RNA into cDNA. By using reverse transcriptase, retro virus incorporate their genetic material into host's genetic material. So, the correct answer is 'Transcribes viral RNA to cDNA'.

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