Each HIV particle possesses a ___________ on its surface,called gp120,that precisely fits a cell-surface marker protein called CD4 on the surfaces of the immune system cells called macrophages and T cells.
A)nucleic acid
B)phospholipid
C)polysaccharide
D)glycolipid
E)glycoprotein

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The sentence mentions a surface marker protein called gp120, which is a glycoprotein. Therefore, the best choice is E, glycoprotein. A nucleic acid (A), phospholipid (B), polysaccharide (C), and glycolipid (D) are not mentioned as being on the surface of the HIV particle in this sentence.

Each HIV Particle Possesses a ___________ on Its Surface,called Gp120,that