MDCAT Biology MCQ #77

The specificity of HIV for T-lymphocytes is due to the interaction between viral gp120 and which host cell surface marker?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #77

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The specificity of HIV for T-lymphocytes is due to the interaction between viral gp120 and which host cell surface marker?

    • A) CD4 receptor
    • B) CD8 receptor
    • C) B-cell receptor
    • D) Insulin receptor

    Answer: CD4 receptor

    Explanation: CD4 is the primary receptor for HIV on T-helper cells. CD8 is found on cytotoxic T-cells and is not the HIV receptor.