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What is the unique enzyme possessed by retroviruses?
What is the unique enzyme possessed by retroviruses?
Which enzyme helps integrate viral DNA into the host cell's DNA?
Which enzyme helps integrate viral DNA into the host cell's DNA?
What is the first step in the replication process of a retrovirus?
What is the first step in the replication process of a retrovirus?
Which organelle is involved in the translation of viral RNA into viral proteins in a host cell?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Where does reverse transcription occur in a retrovirus-infected cell?
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