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Which one of the following enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of DNA from RNA

A

DNA polymerase

B

RNA polymerase

C

Reverse transcriptase

D

DNA ligase

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To solve the question "Which one of the following enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of DNA from RNA?", we will analyze the options provided and identify the correct enzyme. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for an enzyme that synthesizes DNA from RNA. This process is known as reverse transcription. 2. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - DNA polymerase - RNA polymerase - Reverse transcriptase - DNA ligase 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **DNA polymerase**: This enzyme synthesizes DNA from a DNA template, not from RNA. - **RNA polymerase**: This enzyme synthesizes RNA from a DNA template, not the other way around. - **Reverse transcriptase**: This enzyme synthesizes complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template. This is the process of reverse transcription. - **DNA ligase**: This enzyme is involved in joining DNA fragments together but does not synthesize DNA from RNA. 4. **Conclusion**: The only enzyme that synthesizes DNA from RNA is **reverse transcriptase**. Therefore, the correct answer is option **reverse transcriptase**. ### Final Answer: The enzyme responsible for the synthesis of DNA from RNA is **reverse transcriptase**. ---
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