A Mutation in the Gene Encoding the Integrase Enzyme Renders

question 15

Multiple Choice

A mutation in the gene encoding the integrase enzyme renders the protein non-functional.How would this affect-the HIV infection cycle?

• A)The gp120 glycoprotein would not be able to bind the CCR5 receptor.
• B)Reverse transcription would not be possible.
• C)The viral DNA would not be able to integrate the viral genome into a chromosome.
• D)Cutting and assembling the capsid would be halted.

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Definitions:

Sample Correlation Coefficient

A numerical value that determines both the magnitude and direction of a straight-line association between two variables measured quantitatively in a given sample.

Dependent Variable

The outcome factor whose variations are studied to determine the effect of one or more independent variables.

Independent Variable

A variable presumed to influence or determine the value of another variable, often called the dependent variable.

Coefficient Of Correlation

A statistical measure that calculates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two quantitative variables, ranging from -1 to 1.