Uncoating of HIV virion occurs:
Correct answer: B. In cytoplasm
- A. Outside the cell
- B. In cytoplasm
- C. In nucleus
- D. At any place
Explanation
Uncoating of HIV occurs in the cytoplasm of the host cell. After fusion with the host cell membrane, the viral capsid is released into the cytoplasm, allowing the viral genome to undergo reverse transcription.
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