Attachment of HIV to the target cell depends on A) gp120 combining with the chemokine receptor CCR5. B) gp120 combining with the CD4⁺receptor. C) CXCR4 binding to the CD4⁺receptor. D) gp120 binding to the CD4⁺plasma membrane. E) gp41 binding to the CD4⁺receptor.

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HIV attachment to the target cell primarily involves the viral envelope protein gp120 binding to the CD4⁺ receptor on the host cell.

Attachment of HIV to the Target Cell Depends on