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Researchers develop a mutant strain of HIV for use in laboratory studies. The mutant virus can infect host cells and reverse transcribe its single stranded RNA genome, however the resulting dsDNA is not integrated into the host genome. Which viral enzyme is likely defective in the mutant virus? Briefly justify your response. (1-2 sentences) (2 marks)

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