Reverse transcriptase synthesizes ________.

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Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that can synthesize DNA from an RNA template, which is a process called reverse transcription. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A and B are incorrect as there is no such mechanism in cells for the synthesis of an RNA strand from another RNA strand. Option C is incorrect as the usual route of transcription involves RNA synthesis from the DNA template, not the reverse. Option E is incorrect as one of the options is correct.

Reverse Transcriptase Synthesizes ________