Question

AIDS is caused by HIV that primarily infects

• A. All lymphocytes
• B. Activator B cells
• C. T-4 lymphocytes
• D. Cytotoxic T cells

Answer 1

The correct option is C T-4 lymphocytes

HIV, the causative agent of AIDS specifically affects T4 lymphocytes (T-helper lymphocytes). It enters its genetic material inside the lymphocyte and starts multiplying at an abnormal, rapid pace through reverse transcription.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.