Reverse transcription refers to
A) DNA synthesis from an RNA template.
B) RNA synthesis from an RNA template.
C) protein synthesis.
D) movement of ribosomes along a messenger RNA.
E) modification of nucleic acid bases.

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Reverse transcription is the synthesis of DNA using RNA as a template. This is a process used by retroviruses, such as HIV, to convert their RNA genome into DNA, which can then be integrated into the host genome. This process is catalyzed by the enzyme reverse transcriptase.

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