Tetherin Is an Important Protein Produced by the Host

question 25

Multiple Choice

Tetherin is an important protein produced by the host.What is the function of tetherin in protecting a host cell from HIV?

• A) ties maturing virions to the membrane of the host cell, thereby preventing the release of the mature virus
• B) binds the virus to the external host cell membrane, thereby preventing the virus from entering the host cell
• C) binds the viral RNA to reverse transcriptase, thus preventing synthesis of the viral DNA
• D) binds the two viral RNA strands together, thus preventing the transcription of viral DNA in the host cell
• E) causes the maturing virions to aggregate together, thus preventing their release from the host cell

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