8. HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is considered unique because each virus contains:
A.more than 100 copies of the viral genome
B.a genome made up of both DNA and RNA components
C.a viral enzyme known as reverse transcriptase
D.sticky proteins that allow it to bind tightly to host cells
9. Which of the following is transmembrane pedicle antigen of HIV-I?
A.gp 41
B.gp 140
C.gp l20
D.gp 36
10. The confirmatory test(s) for HIV infection is/are
A.virus isolation
B.detection of p24 antigen
C.detection of viral nucleic acid
D.all of the above
11. A viral load test detects the
A.provirus of HIV in infected cells
B.total amount of virus in the infected host
C.number of viruses being released by each infected cell
D.amount of bacteriophage being produced by E. coli cells
12. Fungal infection/s frequently observed in HIV disease is/are:
A.candidiasis
B.cryptococcosis
C.aspergillosis
D.all of these
13. The screening test/s for diagnosis of HIV infection is/are
A.ELISA
B.Latex agglutination
C.Dot blot assay
D.all of these
14. The problem(s) associated with development of a vaccine against HIV is/are
A.antibody alone may be insufficient
B.rapid mutation of HIV
C.rapid mutation of HIV
D.all of these
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