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逆転写酵素 (gyakutenshakouso) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that synthesizes DNA from RNA.
In this experiment, we use reverse transcriptase to make cDNA.
Kanji 逆 inverted, reverse, opposite 転 revolve, turn around, change 写 copy, be photographed, describe 素 elementary, principle, naked Related words DNAポリメラーゼ DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA from a DNA template, while reverse transcriptase uses an RNA template.
レトロウイルス Retroviruses, such as HIV, carry reverse transcriptase to integrate their RNA genome into the host's DNA.
Etymology Compound of 逆 (reverse), 転写 (transcription), and 酵素 (enzyme). Calque of English 'reverse transcriptase'.