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- Mobile genetic elements are pieces of DNA that code for proteins necessary to move that DNA.
- Evolved through associations between repeated sequences and enzymes like retrotranscriptase and topoisomerase (integrase activity).
- Can create mutations by inserting into genes or promoters. |
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| - Acellular organisms made of a single-type nucleotide genome which is usually single-stranded; a protein packaged shell. |
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| How do some viruses travel to other cells? |
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| - They create further structures called virions. |
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| - Make ATP; synthesize proteins without host machinery. |
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| HIV: Targets and Regulation |
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- HIV displays virion proteins that interact with T-cell membrane proteins specifically.
- HIV has evolved precise regulation to increase transcription when T-cells are most active. |
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| What is an effective treatment for HIV and how? |
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| Protease inhibitors stop a key step in the life cycle of HIV. |
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