How does HIV evade the innate immunity system of the body?
A) It borrows proteins from the host to go into a state of dormancy.
B) It binds to host proteins that resemble its own proteins.
C) It binds an antiviral agent restriction protein named cyclophilin to its capsid.
D) It does not avoid detection but simply overpowers the innate immunity system.

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HIV evades the innate immune system by binding to the host protein cyclophilin, which is incorporated into its capsid, helping it to avoid detection and restriction by the host's antiviral proteins.

How Does HIV Evade the Innate Immunity System of the Body