Zoology-AIDS

NEET Zoology AIDS MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following statements about AIDS is correct?

A

HIV can replicate within macrophages and helper T-lymphocytes.

B

AIDS symptoms appear immediately after HIV infection.

C

HIV spreads through casual physical contact.

D

The main target cells of HIV are red blood cells.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

HIV replicates in macrophages and helper T-lymphocytes, leading to a decrease in the number of these cells, as stated in the NCERT context. The other options are incorrect as they misrepresent the timing of AIDS symptoms, the transmission method, and the target cells of HIV.

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