Zoology-AIDS
NEET Zoology AIDS MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
What is a key characteristic of the HIV virus's replication process in the human body?
A
It incorporates its viral DNA into the host cell's DNA.
B
It forms spores that can survive outside the host.
C
It replicates solely in red blood cells.
D
It directly kills all types of white blood cells immediately.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The HIV virus enters macrophages and helper T-lymphocytes, where it replicates its RNA genome to form viral DNA, which then integrates into the host cell's DNA, directing the production of new virus particles.
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