HIV is a retrovirus as it transcribed mRNA into DNA. It invades a host cell and uses the cells machinery to copy its own genetic material. This produces multiple copies of the virus within the host cell, which then ruptures releasing the virus and the process is repeated.
It is not. HIV is a virus. It has a completely different make-up from a bacteria. The most important difference between a bacteria and a virus is that a virus does not have the ability to replicate on its own. It needs a host, another cell, to reproduce, unlike bacteria which can reproduce on their own.
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Single-Celled Organisms use binary fission to reproduce.
This result indicates that there were no HIV antibodies detected in the sample tested for both HIV types I and II. A non-reactive result typically means that the individual does not have a current HIV infection. It is important to continue practicing safe sex and regular testing for HIV to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
they reproduce quickly -apex
They can reproduce but in doing so there is a danger of passing the HIV virus on to the partner they are reproducing with and also passing the infection on to the children they make. Obviously it is a couples choice but many feel that the do not want to expose their partners/offspring to this risk.
Because HIV needs human immune cells to reproduce and does not survive in an insect.
No.
The HIV is a virus and does not perform the bacterial reproduction of binary fission or conjugation in order to reproduce. The only way a virus reproduces is by infecting a host cell.
No; it would not be easy to get HIV in this manner.
The use of narcotics can increase your risk of HIV if their abuse affects your judgment about sexual safety. The safe, prescribed use of narcotics doesn't increase the risk of HIV.
Alison Carey's HIV infection came about as a result of prostitution and drug use.
Use a condom.
Viruses need any kind of cell. Some have "favorites" like white blood cells (HIV).
Yes. Using a condom will protect you from catching HIV. If you do not use a condom, then the risk of catching HIV will depend on the HIV-positive partners viral load. The higher the viral load the higher the risk. Even with an undetectable viral load, HIV can still be transmitted.
it does use mitosis, it doesn't reproduce by meiosis.
No...HIV can only be transmitted through sexual activities or the use of dirty needles.