Case Study: The Genetics of Resistance to HIV Infection
Graph: HIV-1 Isolate Strains


Hypothesis 2:
Cells from the EU individuals do not support HIV-1 replication.

Selected Answer: TRUE

Incorrect.

Actually, the EU cells can support replication of the T-tropic HIV viruses. Look again at the graphs showing infection by NL4-3 and SF2. The orange circles show viral production in cells from the two EU individuals.

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