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the diagram below shows a human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) model. which of the viral structure allows virus to attach to and enter specific host cells? structure a structure b structure c structure d
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Viral attachment and entry into host cells are mediated by surface - proteins. In the case of HIV, the glycoprotein spikes on the viral envelope are responsible for binding to specific receptors on host cells. Structure A appears to be these glycoprotein spikes.
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A. Structure A