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The small nonparticulate protein leading to enhanced replication of HBV as well as HIV is______________?

Correct answer: D. HBx Ag

  • A. HBc Ag
  • B. HBs Ag
  • C. Hbe Ag
  • D. HBx Ag

Explanation

HBxAg refers to the hepatitis B virus X protein, a small nonstructural regulatory protein that transactivates viral and cellular genes and promotes HBV replication. It can also enhance HIV replication, unlike the structural HBsAg and HBcAg proteins.

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