Which of the Following Is the Most Correct Description of the Function

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most correct description of the function of reverse transcriptase?

A) It synthesizes a DNA strand from an RNA template, degrades the RNA strand, and replaces the RNA with a new DNA strand.
B) It synthesizes an RNA strand from an integrated DNA, then synthesizes the complementary strand to produce a double-stranded RNA.
C) It synthesizes a DNA from an integrated DNA template, then synthesizes multiple RNA copies of the newly synthesized DNA molecule.
D) It synthesizes an RNA strand from an infecting single-strand RNA then synthesizes multiple RNA copies of both strands.
E) It synthesizes a DNA strand from an infecting RNA strand, then uses the DNA as a template for synthesis of multiple new RNA strands.