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.
Last updated
Related questions
A bacteriophage is attached to the receptor site on the host cells:
A bacteriophage replicates only in a_ cell
A bacterium divides every 36 minutes. If a culture containing 105 cells/ml is grown for 180 minutes, what will be the cell concentration after that period?
A bite of tsetse fly may pass to humans
A capsid, the protective coat of a virus, is made up of subunits known as capsomeres that are _ in nature.