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HIV, responsible for AIDS in human is a

A
ssDNA virus
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ssRNA virus
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dsDNA virus
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dsRNA virus
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Solution

The correct option is B ssRNA virus

HIV
HIV (Human Immuno deficiency Virus) is a retrovirus which contains two single stranded RNAs and reverse transcriptase enzymes. It causes AIDS. HIV infects and destroys helper T-lymphocytes and macrophages in the human body which weakens the immune system.



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Hence correct option is (c).


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