Choose the wrong statement regarding AIDS. - Vidyadip

MCQ

Choose the wrong statement regarding $AIDS$.

A
$AIDS$ is an immunodeficiency disease
B
It is caused by the retrovirus $HIV$
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$HIV$ selectively infects and kills $B-$lymphocytes
D
Retroviruses have $RNA$ genomes that replicate via $DNA$ intermediate

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$HIV$ selectively infects and kills $B-$lymphocytes

c
$AIDS$ (Acquired 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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