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Viral DNA after being converted from viral RNA by X, incorporates into host genome to undergo replication. What is 'X'?

A

DNA polymerase

B

Restriction endonuclease

C

RNA polymerase

D

Reverse transcriptase

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When HIV enters into the body of a person, it moves into macrophages where RNA genome of the virus replicates to form viral DNA with the help of enzyme reverse transcriptase.
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