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प्रश्न
Explain the process of replication of a retrovirus after it gains entry into the human body.
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उत्तर
HIV is a retrovirus which has RNA genomes and it replicates via DNA copies. On infection, the virus enters the macrophages where viral RNA genome is converted to viral DNA copy with the help of an enzyme reverse transcriptase. This viral DNA copy of HIV is inserted into human chromosomes and replicates with the cell DNA
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Expand the following.
HIV-
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The following is well-known abbreviation, which have been used in this chapter. Expand to its full form:
AIDS
