What is the role of host tRNA in retroviral replication? a. It acts as a primer by binding to the PBS region on viral RNA b. It degrades the viral RNA to allow DNA synthesis c. It binds directly to the viral DNA as a primer for reverse transcription d. It stabilizes the viral DNA within the host cell
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