Protein of HIV that helps in its fusion with T cell:
Correct answer: D. gp41
- A. gp31
- B. gp120
- C. gp141
- D. gp41
Explanation
In the context of fusion with T cells, gp120 plays a crucial role in the attachment to the CD4 receptor, while gp41 is involved in the subsequent fusion of the viral and host cell membranes, facilitating the entry of the viral genome into the T cell.
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