The enzyme reverse transcriptase

A. synthesizes DNA to repair gaps in a DNA strand.
B. synthesizes DNA from an RNA template.
C. synthesizes RNA from an RNA template.
D. synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.
E. can synthesize DNA or RNA from an RNA template.


Answer: B

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