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In 1990, Carl Woese proposed a new classification system for organisms. What was unique about his system?
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Which of the following statements best describes the function of reverse transcriptase in organic chemistry?
A
Reverse transcriptase breaks down RNA into nucleotides.
B
Reverse transcriptase synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.
C
Reverse transcriptase synthesizes DNA from an RNA template.
D
Reverse transcriptase converts proteins into nucleic acids.
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Identify the role of reverse transcriptase: Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of DNA from an RNA template.
Understand the context: Reverse transcriptase is crucial in the process of reverse transcription, which is a key step in the replication of retroviruses, such as HIV.
Evaluate the given options: Analyze each statement to determine which one accurately describes the function of reverse transcriptase.
Option analysis: The first option suggests breaking down RNA into nucleotides, which is incorrect as reverse transcriptase synthesizes DNA, not degrades RNA.
Option analysis: The second option suggests synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, which is incorrect as this describes transcription, not reverse transcription. The correct function is synthesizing DNA from an RNA template, as stated in the third option.
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