The genome of a retrovirus can integrate into the host-cell genome. What gene is unique to retroviruses,

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The genome of a retrovirus can integrate into the host-cell genome. What gene is unique to retroviruses, and why is the protein encoded by this gene absolutely necessary for maintaining the retroviral life cycle? A number of retroviruses can infect certain human cells. List two of them, briefly describe the medical implications resulting from these infections, and describe why only certain cells are infected.

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Molecular Cell Biology

ISBN: 978-1429234139

7th edition

Authors: Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Angelika Amon, Matthew P. Scott

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