Question

Which enzyme allows retroviruses to transcribe RNA into DNA?

• A. DNA polymerase
• B. Reverse transcriptase
• C. RNA polymerase
• D. Ligase

Hint:

Remember that reverse transcriptase is unique to retroviruses for their RNA to DNA conversion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Reverse transcriptase is the enzyme responsible for converting RNA into DNA in retroviruses. This enzyme catalyzes the reverse transcription process, where RNA is used as a template to synthesize complementary DNA. DNA polymerase is involved in DNA replication, RNA polymerase transcribes DNA into RNA, and ligase helps in the joining of DNA strands, none of which play a role in RNA-to-DNA conversion in retroviruses.