MDCAT Biology MCQ #120

What is the specific enzymatic action of Reverse Transcriptase within the HIV infection cycle before integration occurs?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #120

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the specific enzymatic action of Reverse Transcriptase within the HIV infection cycle before integration occurs?

    • A) SS-RNA into SS-DNA
    • B) SS-RNA into DS-DNA
    • C) DS-DNA into SS-RNA
    • D) SS-DNA into DS-DNA

    Answer: SS-RNA into DS-DNA

    Explanation: Reverse transcriptase converts SS-RNA into DS-DNA. It does not produce SS-DNA as a final product for integration into the host genome.