Describe the structure of HIV with a diagram.

Explanation

The human immunodeficiency virus belongs to the genus Lentivirus When observed under the electron microscope ,HiV is seen as spherical virus,100-120 nm in diameter,containing a dense core surrounded by a lipoprotien envelope.The envelope has glycoprotien (gp)spikes termed gp 41 and gp 120 .At the core ,there are two large single stranded RNA .Attached to the RNA are molecules of reverse transcriptase.It also contains enzymes like protease and ribonuclease.The core is covered by a capsid made of protiens.This is followed by another layer of matrix protiens as shown above.