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Reverse transcriptase is

1. RNA dependent RNA polymerase
2. DNA dependent RNA polymerase
3. DNA dependent DNA polymerase
4. RNA dependent DNA polymerase

Correct answer: RNA dependent DNA polymerase

Solution

Reverse transcriptase uses an RNA template to synthesize DNA, which makes it an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase. This is the key enzyme used by retroviruses during replication.

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