The Pol Open Reading Frame of HIV Encodes

question 34

Multiple Choice

The pol open reading frame of HIV encodes:

• A) reverse transcriptase
• B) integrase
• C) protease
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Infertility

The inability to conceive a child after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.

Psychological Trauma

A condition resulting from extremely stressful or disturbing events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness.

Concurrent Sexual Partners

Having multiple sexual relationships at the same time, which can elevate the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections.

HIV/AIDS

A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that interferes with the body's ability to fight infections, leading to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) when untreated.