The HIV genome encodes a variety of proteins required for successful infection. Which of the following enzymes contributes to the antigenic variation characteristic of this virus?

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Reverse transcriptase is required for the process of reverse transcription, which converts the viral RNA genome into DNA. This process is error-prone and leads to a high rate of mutation, contributing to the antigenic variation characteristic of HIV. The other enzymes listed (integrase, protease, RNA polymerase) are important for viral replication but do not directly contribute to antigenic variation. Gp41 is a viral protein involved in entry into host cells.

The HIV Genome Encodes a Variety of Proteins Required for Successful