Microbiology Interview Question:

HIV reverse transcriptase, a critical target in modern antiretroviral chemotherapy, performs which critical function for the virus?

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* A. Cleaves polyprotein precursor leading to functional assembly of viral core
* B. Cleaves sialic acid residue from glycoprotein permitting attachment and entry into cell
* C. Transcribes RNA into DNA
* D. Activates 2', 5' oligoadenylate synthetase

Correct Answer: C
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