Reverse Transcriptase

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Reverse Transcriptase Definition

RNA-dependent DNA polymerase. Enzyme involved in the replication of retroviruses, synthesizing a DNA viral intermediate that is then integrated into the host genome as a provirus.

Reverse Transcriptase Synonyms

Reverse Transcriptase, EC 2.7.7.49, RNA-Dependent DNA Polymerase

Terms in Reverse Transcriptase category

Telomerase