The native type of reverse transcriptase in animal cells is called __________.

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The native type of reverse transcriptase in animal cells is called telomerase. Telomerase is an enzyme that adds short, repetitive sequences of DNA (called telomeres) to the ends of chromosomes, which protects the genetic material from being lost during cell division. Telomerase is also active at low levels in some normal tissues, but is usually much more active in cancer cells.

The Native Type of Reverse Transcriptase in Animal Cells Is