Multiple choice

Which of the following genes codes for gp120 protein in HIV capsid?

  1. gag gene

  2. pol gene

  3. env gene

  4. tat gene

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C Correct answer
Explanation

env gene codes for a protein called gp160 in HIV capsid that is broken down by a cellular protease to form gp120 and gp41.