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What is the shape of the HIV virus?
What is the shape of the HIV virus?
- Cylindrical
- Oval
- Spherical
- Icosahedra (correct)
What is the function of the knob-like structures on the HIV outer envelope?
What is the function of the knob-like structures on the HIV outer envelope?
- To replicate the virus
- To bind to target cells (correct)
- To protect the virus from the host's immune system
- To release the virus from the host cell
What is the main target cell type for HIV replication?
What is the main target cell type for HIV replication?
- Helper T cells (correct)
- B cells
- Macrophages
- Dendritic cells
At which stage does reverse transcription occur in the HIV lifecycle?
At which stage does reverse transcription occur in the HIV lifecycle?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Reverse-Transcriptase Inhibitors (RTIs)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Reverse-Transcriptase Inhibitors (RTIs)?
Which class of drugs inhibits the integration of viral DNA into host chromosomal DNA?
Which class of drugs inhibits the integration of viral DNA into host chromosomal DNA?
What is the function of Protease inhibitors?
What is the function of Protease inhibitors?
What is the primary function of Nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NARTIs or NRTIs)?
What is the primary function of Nucleoside analog reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NARTIs or NRTIs)?
Which phase of the retrovirus life-cycle is inhibited by Entry inhibitors?
Which phase of the retrovirus life-cycle is inhibited by Entry inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of AZT in treating HIV?
What is the primary mechanism of action of AZT in treating HIV?
What is a key difference between nucleosides and nucleotides?
What is a key difference between nucleosides and nucleotides?
What is the name of the class of antiretroviral drugs that tenofovir belongs to?
What is the name of the class of antiretroviral drugs that tenofovir belongs to?
What is the primary mechanism of action of HIV Protease Inhibitors (PIs)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of HIV Protease Inhibitors (PIs)?
What is the name of the first approved treatment for HIV?
What is the name of the first approved treatment for HIV?
What is a potential disadvantage of using nucleotides as potential drugs?
What is a potential disadvantage of using nucleotides as potential drugs?
What is the primary function of Integrase inhibitors?
What is the primary function of Integrase inhibitors?
What is the name of the approved HIV Protease Inhibitor with a molecular weight of 670?
What is the name of the approved HIV Protease Inhibitor with a molecular weight of 670?
What is the primary purpose ofTransition State Isosteres (TSIs)?
What is the primary purpose ofTransition State Isosteres (TSIs)?
What is the primary function of entry inhibitors in the HIV replication cycle?
What is the primary function of entry inhibitors in the HIV replication cycle?
Which of the following proteins is closely associated with gp120 and penetrates the cell membrane?
Which of the following proteins is closely associated with gp120 and penetrates the cell membrane?
What is the role of CD4 in the HIV entry process?
What is the role of CD4 in the HIV entry process?
What is the outcome of blocking the binding of HIV to CD4+ cells?
What is the outcome of blocking the binding of HIV to CD4+ cells?