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Which enzyme converts single-stranded viral RNA into double-stranded DNA?

Correct answer A. Reverse Transcriptase

Explanation

Retroviruses such as HIV use reverse transcriptase to make DNA from their RNA genome, which can then be integrated into the host cell's DNA.

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