Questions and Answers
What is the unique enzyme possessed by retroviruses?
Reverse transcriptase
Which enzyme helps integrate viral DNA into the host cell's DNA?
Integrase
What is the first step in the replication process of a retrovirus?
Reverse transcription
Which organelle is involved in the translation of viral RNA into viral proteins in a host cell?
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What happens to the host cell's transcription process when a retrovirus infects it?
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What is the role of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses?
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Which enzyme is responsible for cutting open the host cell's DNA during retrovirus replication?
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Where does reverse transcription occur in a retrovirus-infected cell?
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