The type of white blood cells that are affected due to the infection of AIDS are
A
Monocytes
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B
Basophils
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C
Lymphocytes
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D
Neutrophils
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Solution
The correct option is C Lymphocytes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by retrovirus (RNA virus) known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The virus attacks the white blood cells or lymphocytes (T-lymphocytes ) and weakens the body’s immunity or self defence mechanism.