Chapter 18, Problem 21CONQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

Integration of the Human immune-deficiency virus (HIV)DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) into the chromosome of the host cell.

Introduction:

HIV belongs to the class of retrovirus. All viruses contain DNA as genetic material except retrovirus. A coat with spikes of fatty material that surrounds the HIV particle is known as the viral envelope. HIV spreads through sharing needles, sexual contact, and from mother to baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.