Answer : 2. "synthesis of DNA from an RNA template"
Explanation :

Answer: B) synthesis of DNA from an RNA template Explanation: A reverse transcriptase (RT) is an enzyme used to generate complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template by a process called Reverse Transcription. In brief its function is that copies all or part of the virus RNA (retroviruses are RNA-only) as DNA which can then be integrated into the DNA of the host organism.