The replication of the HIV virus nucleic acid depends on what?
Correct answer: B. Reverse transcriptase
- A. Replicase
- B. Reverse transcriptase
- C. Transcriptase
- D. Reverse replicase
Explanation
This is because HIV is a retrovirus with an RNA genome. After entering the host cell, HIV uses reverse transcriptase to convert its single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA. This DNA is then integrated into the host genome by another enzyme called integrase, allowing the virus to hijack the host machinery for producing viral proteins and new viral particles.
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Viruses are acellular infectious particles whose capsid, nucleic acid and host-dependent replication distinguish them from living cells. HIV infection covers transmission, replication, effects on helper T cells, progression to AIDS, symptoms, prevention and treatment, while AIDS is the disease state caused by advanced immune-system damage rather than a separate virus.
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