If an HIV Lineage Obtains a Mutation That Causes Its

question 51

Multiple Choice

If an HIV lineage obtains a mutation that causes its Tat protein to be somewhat less able to bind to RNA,the most likely result will be

• A) more initiation of transcription.
• B) less initiation of transcription.
• C) the termination of more partial transcripts,and thus the making of fewer complete transcripts.
• D) the termination of fewer partial transcripts,and thus the making of more complete transcripts.
• E) a reduction in the stability of complete transcripts.

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Definitions:

Inhibition

The psychological process that restrains or suppresses one's actions, emotions, or thoughts to conform to social norms or personal standards.

Schizophrenia

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Attention

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