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HIV: Structure, Transmission, and Replication in the Human Body

HIV, a retrovirus that attacks the immune system, is a complex pathogen with significant implications for human health. This summary explores the structure of HIV, its transmission methods, and its replication process within the human body, providing essential information for AQA A Level Biology HIV exam revisions.

  • HIV structure includes RNA strands, proteins, and a lipid envelope
  • Transmission occurs through various bodily fluids and specific activities
  • Replication involves infecting helper T cells and using host cell machinery
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AQA A-Level Biology HIV Exam Revisions PDF Free

HIV: Structure, Transmission, and Replication in the Human Body

HIV, a retrovirus that attacks the immune system, is a complex pathogen with significant implications for human health. This summary explores the structure of HIV, its transmission methods, and its replication... Show more

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HIV: Structure, Transmission, and Replication

HIV Structure and Transmission

HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a retrovirus that cannot survive outside the human body. Its structure is complex, consisting of several key components that enable its infectious capabilities.

Highlight: HIV's structure includes two RNA strands, proteins includingreversetranscriptaseincluding reverse transcriptase, a protein capsid, and a viral envelope made of a lipid bilayer with glycoproteins.

The virus can be transmitted through various means, all involving the exchange of bodily fluids:

  • Sexual intercourse
  • Sharing of needles by intravenous drug users
  • Mother-to-child transmission across the placenta or through breast milk
  • Blood transfusions thoughthisisnowrareduetoscreeningthough this is now rare due to screening

Vocabulary: Retrovirus - A type of virus that uses RNA as its genetic material and requires reverse transcription to replicate.

HIV Replication Process

The replication of HIV within the human body is a multi-step process that targets helper T cells, a crucial component of the immune system.

  1. Entry: HIV enters the bloodstream and infects helper T cells.
  2. Reverse Transcription: Viral RNA is converted to DNA using reverse transcriptase.
  3. Integration: The viral DNA is inserted into the host cell's chromosomes.
  4. Latency: Infected cells remain normal as viral DNA is inactive.
  5. Activation: After a period, viral DNA becomes active and takes control of the helper T cell.
  6. Production: New HIV particles are produced, causing the host cell to die and release thousands of new viruses.

Example: During the latency period, an individual is HIV-positive and will have antibodies against the virus, but may not show symptoms of AIDS.

The gradual destruction of helper T cells impairs the immune system's ability to fight off infections:

  • B cells are no longer activated, leading to reduced antibody production.
  • The body's ability to combat infections decreases, eventually leading to AIDS.

Definition: AIDS AcquiredImmunodeficiencySyndromeAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - The final stage of HIV infection, characterized by a severely weakened immune system.

Quote: "HIV avoids being recognised and destroyed by lymphocytes by repeatedly changing its protein coat."

This detailed understanding of HIV's structure, transmission, and replication is crucial for A Level Biology HIV exam questions and provides a foundation for comprehending the virus's impact on the human immune system.

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