Which enzyme makes DNA from an RNA template?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Reverse transcriptase

  1. Step 1: Retroviruses such as HIV use reverse transcriptase to make DNA from their RNA genome. Answer: Reverse transcriptase. Why not the others: RNA polymerase, DNA ligase and Helicase don't fit.

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