Match the HIV protein product to its function.
-p66

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p66 is a component of the reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is responsible for converting the virus's RNA genome into DNA.

Answer: D
 The core coat for nucleic acids is made up of several HIV proteins, including p24, p17, and p7, but not p66.

Answer: B and C
 Neither p66 nor p24 is a transmembrane protein, and neither plays a direct role in binding to CD4 on T cells. These functions are carried out by the envelope protein gp120 (choice C) and the transmembrane protein gp41 (choice B).

Match the HIV Protein Product to Its Function