Question

AIDS is caused by HIV that principally infects:

• A. all lymphocytes
• B. activator B cells
• C. T₄ lymphocytes
• D. cytotoxic T cells

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

HIV primarily targets and infects CD⁴⁺ T cells (also known as T₄ lymphocytes), which are a type of white blood cell important for the immune system's functioning. As HIV infects and destroys CD⁴⁺ T cells, it weakens the immune system, making the individual susceptible to various opportunistic infections and illnesses, leading to the development of AIDS when the immune system is severely compromised.

So, the correct option is (C): T₄ lymphocytes