Retroviridae use an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase called __________ to transcribe DNA from an RNA strand.

a. reverse transcriptase
b. provirus
c. complimentary polymerase
d. primase


Answer: a. reverse transcriptase

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Which of the following procedures is used to

amplify DNA in the laboratory?

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Foraminiferans are Rhizarians

______________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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