MDCAT Biology MCQ #86

Within an HIV-infected cell, the newly synthesized viral DNA must enter the nucleus. Which enzyme facilitates its incorporation into the host's chromosomal DNA?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #86

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Within an HIV-infected cell, the newly synthesized viral DNA must enter the nucleus. Which enzyme facilitates its incorporation into the host's chromosomal DNA?

    • A) DNA ligase
    • B) Protease
    • C) Integrase
    • D) Reverse transcriptase

    Answer: Integrase

    Explanation: Integrase inserts viral DNA into the host genome. Protease is involved in the final maturation of viral proteins after they are translated, not integration.