Which of the following viruses would most likely contain reverse transcriptase?
A) an RNA-based lytic virus
B) an RNA-based lysogenic virus
C) a DNA-based lytic virus
D) a DNA-based lysogenic virus

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Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme used by RNA-based lysogenic viruses, such as retroviruses, to convert their RNA genome into DNA, which can then integrate into the host's genome.

Which of the Following Viruses Would Most Likely Contain Reverse