Where would you find the double-stranded HIV DNA in an infected cell?
A)Incorporated directly into the host cell's DNA
B)As a separate plasmid in the host cell's nucleus
C)In a vesicle in the cytoplasm
D)There is no HIV form of DNA.It exists only as RNA..

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The double-stranded HIV DNA is incorporated directly into the host cell's DNA. This process is mediated by the enzyme integrase and is an essential step in the HIV replication cycle. Once integrated, the viral DNA can remain latent or become active and produce new HIV particles.

Where Would You Find the Double-Stranded HIV DNA in an Infected