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HIV often changes its shape due to the presence of an enzyme called |
A. | Reverse Transcriptase |
B. | Enterokinase |
C. | Nucleotidase |
D. | Nucleoditase |
Answer» A. Reverse Transcriptase | |
Explanation: Use of the reverse transcriptase enzyme is a unique characteristic of retroviruses such as HIV. After the virus releases its genetic material into a host cell, reverse transcriptase converts the viral RNA into a complementary piece of DNA. This process is known as 'reverse transcription'. |
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