Which event of the life cycle of HIV occurs in the nucleus
Correct answer: C. Provirus Integration
- A. Uncoating
- B. Reverse Transcription
- C. Provirus Integration
- D. Assembly
Explanation
The provirus is the integrated viral DNA in the host cell genome, and its formation involves the reverse transcription process in the cytoplasm and integration into the nucleus. Provirus formation is not exclusive to the nucleus.
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