AIPMT PRELIMS2005Zoology-Immunology

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Zoology Viral Infections MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

AIDS is caused by HIV that principally infects:

A

all lymphocytes

B

activator B cells

C

T 4 lymphocytes

D

cytotoxic T cells

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

HIV primarily targets CD⁴⁺ T lymphocytes, leading to immune system failure.

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