Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (AQA A-Level Biology): Quizzes
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What type of virus is HIV?
What type of virus is HIV?
Retrovirus
What does reverse transcriptase do in HIV replication?
What does reverse transcriptase do in HIV replication?
Converts viral RNA into DNA
How many RNA strands does HIV contain?
How many RNA strands does HIV contain?
Two single strands
Which protein does HIV target to infect cells?
Which protein does HIV target to infect cells?
CD4 protein
Where does viral DNA integrate during HIV replication?
Where does viral DNA integrate during HIV replication?
Host cell chromosomal DNA
What is the helper T cell count threshold for AIDS diagnosis?
What is the helper T cell count threshold for AIDS diagnosis?
Below 200 per mm³
What actually causes death in AIDS patients?
What actually causes death in AIDS patients?
Secondary infections and diseases
What does colour intensity indicate in ELISA testing?
What does colour intensity indicate in ELISA testing?
Amount of target antigen present
What bacterial structure do many antibiotics target?
What bacterial structure do many antibiotics target?
Murein cell wall
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?
Viruses lack cell walls