Multiple Choice
Why is reverse transcriptase essential for a retrovirus to successfully infect a host?
A) It creates a complementary cDNA copy of the viral RNA genome.
B) It creates the mRNA necessary for expression of viral genes.
C) It is responsible for integrating the viral genome into the host genome.
D) It is responsible for the evasion of host defense mechanisms.
E) It creates a complementary cDNA copy of host genes to block their translation.
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