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Question: What is the primary role of gp120 and gp41 in the structure of HIV?

  1. They are enzymes involved in viral replication.
  2. They are structural proteins that form the viral capsid.
  3. They are essential for the virus’s interaction with host cells.
  4. They are responsible for the virus’s lipid envelope.

Answer: 3. They are essential for the virus’s interaction with host cells.