Which enzyme is required for retrotransposon movement?
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Correct answer: Reverse transcriptase
Retrotransposons encode reverse transcriptase, which synthesizes DNA from the RNA intermediate produced by transcription of the element. This cDNA is then integrated into the genome at a new location.
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