Question

Select the right option with respect to the given image of HIV.

• A. I - HIV envelope, II - RNA, III - Capsid, IV -Surface protein, V - Viral enzymes
• B. I - Capsid, II - RNA, III - HIV envelope, IV - Viral enzymes, V - Surface protein
• C. I - Surface protein, II - RNA, III - Capsid, IV - HIV envelope, V - Viral enzymes
• D. I - HIV envelope, II - Viral enzymes, III - Capsid, IV -Surface protein, V - RNA

Answer 1

The correct option is A I - HIV envelope, II - RNA, III - Capsid, IV -Surface protein, V - Viral enzymes

Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a member of a group of viruses called retrovirus, which have a sphericalouter surface called envelope. On the surface of the envelope contains spike-like glycoproteins called surface proteins. Inside the envelope is a bullet-shaped core called capsid. Capsid along with theHIV genetic material (RNA) also houses different enzymes that carry steps outin the HIV life cycle.