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What is the function of reverse transcriptase?
Options- A. synthesis of RNA from protein
- B. synthesis of DNA from an RNA template
- C. synthesis of protein from DNA
- D. synthesis of DNA from protein
- Correct Answer
- synthesis of DNA from an RNA template
ExplanationA reverse transcriptase (RT) is an enzyme used to generate complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template by a process called Reverse Transcription.
In brief its function is that copies all or part of the virus RNA (retroviruses are RNA-only) as DNA which can then be integrated into the DNA of the host organism.
- 1. Plants hormone that induces cell division is
Options- A. auxins
- B. gibberellins
- C. kinins
- D. domins Discuss
- 2. The Vedic deity Indra was the Goddess of
Options- A. wind
- B. eternity
- C. rain and thunder
- D. fire Discuss
- 3. The minimum age required to become a member of Rajya Sabha is
Options- A. 21 years
- B. 25 years
- C. 30 years
- D. 35 years Discuss
- 4. The main factor determining a region's climate is
Options- A. longitude
- B. latitude
- C. temperature
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 5. The name of Pierre Cardin is associated with which of the following fields?
Options- A. Painting
- B. Films
- C. Pop Music
- D. Fashion Designing Discuss
- 6. 'Queens berry Rules' is the name given to the rules in
Options- A. Boxing
- B. Football
- C. Tennis
- D. Cricket Discuss
- 7. Samantha Fox is associated with
Options- A. Politics
- B. Pop music
- C. Journalism
- D. Sports Discuss
- 8. A chronometer measures
Options- A. colour contrast
- B. sound waves
- C. time
- D. water waves Discuss
- 9. Which of the following is a cultural organisation?
Options- A. UNESCO
- B. ILO
- C. WHO
- D. FAO Discuss
- 10. The hardest substance available on earth is
Options- A. Gold
- B. Iron
- C. Diamond
- D. Platinum Discuss
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Correct Answer: kinins
Correct Answer: rain and thunder
Correct Answer: 30 years
Correct Answer: latitude
Correct Answer: Fashion Designing
Correct Answer: Boxing
Correct Answer: Pop music
Correct Answer: time
Correct Answer: UNESCO
Correct Answer: Diamond
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