While DNA holds apermanent record of the instructions in all animal and plant cells, RNA helps decode the instructions. In some viruses, such as HIV, however, RNA holds the instructions for viral multiplication. Replication A process of duplication or reproduction. These drugs prevent the virus's reverse transcriptase enzyme from creating aDNA version of HIV's genetic material. The clear portion of any body fluid.
Blood serum is the clear liquid that separates from blood upon clotting.
An infection of the central nervous system that can result in a degenerative disease of the brain. Toxoplasmosis also can damage the eyes, the lungs, and the nerves. V Viral load A measurement of the amount of HIV circulating in the blood. All rights reserved.