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What is the primary receptor utilized by SARS-CoV for host entry?
What is the primary receptor utilized by SARS-CoV for host entry?
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) (correct)
- Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
- Serotonin receptor
- Glutamate receptor
Which protease is NOT involved in the cleavage of the S protein after receptor binding?
Which protease is NOT involved in the cleavage of the S protein after receptor binding?
- Cathepsin
- Furin
- Protease 7 (correct)
- TMPRSS2
During which step does the viral genome get released into the host cell?
During which step does the viral genome get released into the host cell?
- Step 3
- Step 1
- Step 4
- Step 2 (correct)
Where are the viral structural proteins translated and inserted into?
Where are the viral structural proteins translated and inserted into?
What process directs the assembly of the virion in the ERGIC?
What process directs the assembly of the virion in the ERGIC?
What does HIV primarily attack in the human body?
What does HIV primarily attack in the human body?
Which statement accurately describes AIDS?
Which statement accurately describes AIDS?
What characterizes the chronic HIV (clinical latency) phase?
What characterizes the chronic HIV (clinical latency) phase?
What is a common symptom of AIDS related to opportunistic infections?
What is a common symptom of AIDS related to opportunistic infections?
What is a key benefit of proper HIV treatment known as ART?
What is a key benefit of proper HIV treatment known as ART?
Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV antibodies?
Which test is used as a confirmatory test for HIV antibodies?
What role does reverse transcriptase play in HIV?
What role does reverse transcriptase play in HIV?
How is HIV mainly transmitted between individuals?
How is HIV mainly transmitted between individuals?
Why is adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) crucial?
Why is adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) crucial?
Which of the following is a preventive measure against HIV?
Which of the following is a preventive measure against HIV?
What occurs during the progression to AIDS if HIV is left untreated?
What occurs during the progression to AIDS if HIV is left untreated?
What does the CD4 count indicate in HIV patients?
What does the CD4 count indicate in HIV patients?
Which protein is essential for HIV's entry into target cells?
Which protein is essential for HIV's entry into target cells?
What is the main purpose of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?
What is the main purpose of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?
Which of the following statements about the structure of HIV is true?
Which of the following statements about the structure of HIV is true?
Which symptom can be associated with neurological effects of HIV?
Which symptom can be associated with neurological effects of HIV?
What is the primary receptor that HIV binds to on CD4+ T cells?
What is the primary receptor that HIV binds to on CD4+ T cells?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting HIV's RNA into DNA inside the host cell?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting HIV's RNA into DNA inside the host cell?
During the assembly of new HIV particles, what component does the virus take from the host cell?
During the assembly of new HIV particles, what component does the virus take from the host cell?
What is the result of continuous activation of the immune system by HIV?
What is the result of continuous activation of the immune system by HIV?
What stage of HIV infection is often mistaken for the flu, featuring symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes?
What stage of HIV infection is often mistaken for the flu, featuring symptoms like fever and swollen lymph nodes?
What is the role of CD8+ T cells in response to HIV infection?
What is the role of CD8+ T cells in response to HIV infection?
Which of the following correctly describes the fusion process of HIV with the T cell?
Which of the following correctly describes the fusion process of HIV with the T cell?
Which immune cells are part of the innate immune response to HIV?
Which immune cells are part of the innate immune response to HIV?
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