application of evolutionary science- HIV Flashcards
1
Q
how does HIV infect its host?
A
it attaches to C4 receptors and inserts its RNA into the cell. reverse transcriptase then then converts it to DNA where it integrates with the hosts DNA, spreading round the body.
2
Q
what does AZT do to stop infection.
A
it stops the transcriptase from changing the RNA to DNA.
3
Q
can HIV become resistant?
A
yes.
