The provirus of HIV is structurally and chemically made up of?

Correct answer: D. dsDNA

  • A. ssRNA
  • B. ssDNA
  • C. dsRNA
  • D. dsDNA

Explanation

The provirus of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is structurally and chemically made up of dsDNA (double-stranded DNA)HIV, a retrovirus, initially enters host cells as single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) but undergoes reverse transcription to convert its RNA genome into double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). This dsDNA is integrated into the host cell's genome as the provirus, and it serves as a template for the production of new viral particles. So, the provirus contains dsDNA.

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