Zoology-AIDS
NEET Zoology AIDS MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
What is the primary role of helper T-lymphocytes (TH) in HIV infection?
A
They produce progeny viruses after infection.
B
They eliminate all types of pathogens.
C
They create antibodies against HIV.
D
They directly kill infected macrophages.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Helper T-lymphocytes (TH) are infected by HIV, leading them to replicate and produce progeny viruses, which subsequently attack other TH cells, contributing to the progression of the disease.
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