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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