What is the function of reverse transcriptase in the reproduction cycle of HIV?
A)to transcribe viral DNA into RNA for the production of viral proteins
B)to convert human DNA into viral DNA
C)to produce single-stranded DNA from single-stranded viral RNA
D)to produce double-stranded DNA from single-stranded viral RNA
E)to produce mRNA from viral RNA

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Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that converts single-stranded viral RNA into double-stranded viral DNA. This newly produced viral DNA then integrates into the host cell's genome, allowing the virus to reproduce and continue its life cycle.

What Is the Function of Reverse Transcriptase in the Reproduction