Following infection of a white blood cells by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), viral reverse transcriptase produces a ____ copy of its RNA genome.

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Following infection of a white blood cell by HIV, the viral reverse transcriptase enzyme synthesizes a double-stranded DNA copy from its RNA genome. This is a critical step in the virus's lifecycle, allowing it to integrate into the host cell's DNA.

Following Infection of a White Blood Cells by the Human