Converts RNA to DNA, i.e. the inverse of transcription. Found in viruses such as Retrovirus, which includes e.g. HIV.
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Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transcription of RNA into DNA. It is primarily associated with retroviruses, such as HIV, where it plays a crucial role in the viral life cycle. When a retrovirus infects a host cell, its RNA genome is reverse transcribed into DNA by reverse transcriptase. This DNA is then integrated into the host cell's genome, allowing the virus to replicate and produce new viral particles.