12 Questions
What is the primary surface receptor on HIV?
gp120
How does HIV carry genetic information?
In the form of RNA
What enzyme converts RNA into double-stranded DNA in HIV?
Reverse transcriptase (RT)
What is the typical route of transmission for HIV?
Heterosexual and homosexual activity
Which part of the immune system does HIV infect and deplete?
Th cells
What stabilizes the number of new cases and deaths in the United States from HIV/AIDS?
Aggressive antiretroviral therapy and public health campaigns
What is the enzyme that inserts the new DNA into the infected cell's genetic material in HIV?
Integrase
What is the typical route of maternal-child transmission of HIV?
Before or during birth
What initiates the translation of the viral information in HIV?
Activation
What is the family of viruses to which HIV belongs?
Retrovirus
What is the result of the shedding of infectious HIV particles from an infected cell?
Lysis and death of the infected cell
What is the effect of HIV infection on the immune system?
Making individuals susceptible to life-threatening infections and malignancies
Test your knowledge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with this quiz. Learn about the viral disease, its impact on the immune system, global prevalence, and treatment options.
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