21. HIV infects CD4+ T-cells using one of two co-receptors. AIDS progression occurs rapidly after the...

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Answer: R5, majority

( Thr AIDS virus rapidly mutates to the use the R5 co receptors. They multiply instantly.)

Answer: Both A and C

( Viral fusion, integration, infection, HIV antibody production)

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