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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
Match the following
| Column I | Column II |
| a. AIDS | i. Antibody production |
| b. Lysozyme | ii. Activation of B-cells |
| c. B-cells | iii. Immunoglobulin |
| d. T-helper cells | iv. Tears |
| e. Antibody | v. Immunodeficiency |
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Which pathogen causes gonorrhoea?
Which of the following diseases is not sexually transmitted?
Name the type of genetic material present in AIDS causing pathogen.
Expand the following abbreviation:
PID
Which of the following is classified as a Gram-negative bacterium that causes gonorrhoea?
Which stage of syphilis results in severe organ damage?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is classified as which type of virus based on its genetic material?
What does the Hepatitis B vaccine (3-dose course) provide?
