How Does HIV Avoid Detection by the Immune System

question 140

Multiple Choice

How does HIV avoid detection by the immune system?

• A) Its outer membrane borrows proteins from the host.
• B) It binds proteins similar to its host's proteins to its outer membrane.
• C) It binds sugars similar to its host's sugars to its outer membrane.
• D) It does not avoid detection, but simply overpowers the innate immunity.

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