If HIV Is Mutated Such That Its Tat Protein Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

If HIV is mutated such that its tat protein is less able to bind to mRNA, 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:

Fossa Ovalis

An oval depression in the interatrial septum of the heart that is a remnant of the foramen ovale of fetal circulation.

Congenital Disorder

A medical condition or defect that is present from birth, which can be caused by genetic abnormalities, infections, or environmental factors affecting fetal development.

Autosomes

Chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes, involved in determining most of an individual's genetic characteristics.

Sex Determination

The biological system that determines the development of sexual characteristics in an organism, often based on genetic makeup.