The phenomenon of transcription in the HIV life cycle occurs in:
Correct answer: A. Nucleus
- A. Nucleus
- B. Cytoplasm
- C. Inside viral capsid
- D. None of these
Explanation
In the nucleus, Reverse transcription occurs, the viral RNA is reverse transcribed into DNA by the reverse transcriptase enzymeIntegration: The DNA is integrated into the DNA of the host cell by the integrase enzyme. Transcription: The integrated DNA is transcribed into RNA by the host cell's DNA polymerase.
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