Q184 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Zoology

AIDS is caused by HIV that principally infects:

A
all lymphocytes
B
activator B cells
C
cytotoxic T cells
Correct answer
D
$\mathrm{T}_4$ lymphocytes.

Solution

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). $\mathrm{T}_4$ lymphocytes are the principal target cells of HIV.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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