Reverse Transcriptase Is a Specialized Form of Polymerase

Reverse transcriptase is a specialized form of polymerase. Which of the following most correctly describes the function of this special polymerase?

A) 3′ → 5′ synthesis of DNA from an RNA template
B) 5′ → 3′ synthesis of DNA from an RNA template
C) 3′ → 5′ synthesis of RNA from a DNA template
D) 5′ → 3′ synthesis of RNA from a DNA template