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A Mutation in the Gene Encoding the Integrase Enzyme Renders

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A mutation in the gene encoding the integrase enzyme renders the protein non-functional.How would this affect-the HIV infection cycle?


A) The gp120 glycoprotein would not be able to bind the CCR5 receptor.
B) Reverse transcription would not be possible.
C) The viral DNA would not be able to integrate the viral genome into a chromosome.
D) Cutting and assembling the capsid would be halted.

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