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This quiz contains 10 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following components would you find in a HIV particle?
(Select all that apply)
ribosomes
envelope
capsid
nucleus
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Do HIV particles contain DNA or RNA as their genetic material?
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What is the function of attachment proteins in HIV?
to help HIV attach and bind to host cells
to protect the genetic material
to break down host cell membranes
to convert RNA into DNA
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The enzyme used by HIV to convert RNA into DNA is known as transcriptase.
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Which of the following cells does HIV use as a host cell?
B cell
plasma cell
helper T cell
cytotoxic T cell
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Reverse transcriptase converts RNA into .
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Which of the following is the first step in the replication process of HIV?
the viral DNA is inserted into the helper T cell's genome.
reverse transcriptase converts RNA into DNA.
attachment proteins attach to receptors on a helper T cell.
HIV releases its RNA into the helper T cell.
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True or False? An individual infected with HIV does not experience symptoms during the latency period.
true
false
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Individuals infected with HIV develop AIDS when the number of T cells drops below a certain level.
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What is the main cause of death in individuals infected with HIV?
the lack of helper T cells
other infections such as tuberculosis or pneumonia
the replication of the virus
the onset of AIDS
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