Practice mode Acellular Life (Viruses)

Which HIV envelope glycoprotein binds to the CD4 receptor of a host cell?

Correct answer D. gp120

Explanation

The surface glycoprotein gp120 attaches to CD4 (with a co-receptor); gp41 then brings about fusion of the viral envelope with the cell membrane.

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