Protein of HIV that helps in its fusion with T cells:
Correct answer: D. gp41
- A. gp31
- B. gp120
- C. gp141
- D. gp41
Explanation
gp41 is another viral envelope glycoprotein of HIV. After the initial binding of gp120 to the CD4 receptor. gp41 facilitates the fusion of the viral envelope with the host cell membrane, allowing the viral genome to enter the host cell.
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