Q. Choose the wrong statement regarding AIDS.
A) AIDS is an immunodeficiency disease
B) It is caused by the retrovirus HIV
C) HIV selectively infects and kills B-lymphocytes
D) Retroviruses have RNA genomes that replicate via DNA intermediate
Explanation
AIDS (Aquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). This virus selectively infects and kills the helper T-lymphocytes. Hence, the disease is characterized by reduction in the number of helper T-lymphocytes and breakdown of the immune system of the body.
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