Match the descriptions in questions with the associated HIV gene (A-G).
-Late gene product; encodes coat proteins gp120 and gp41
A)env
B)gag
C)nef
D)pol
E)rev
F)tat
G)vif

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The env gene encodes a precursor polypeptide that is cleaved to form the gp120 and gp41 glycoproteins found in the HIV envelope; gp120 and gp41 are involved in CD4 binding and membrane fusion, respectively.

Match the Descriptions in Questions with the Associated HIV Gene