Reverse Transcription

What is Reverse Transcription? – Definition

Reverse transcription is the process of making a double stranded DNA from a single stranded RNA template. The main enzyme responsible for synthesis of DNA from an RNA template is called reverse transcriptase (RNA-dependent DNA polymerase).

Examples – Some viruses have this ability to transcribe RNA into DNA Retroviruses like HIV and Human T-Lymphotropic virus (HTLV).