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Reaching the Age of Adolescence — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the Age of Adolescence1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following viruses causes $AIDS?$
  • A
    H1N1 virus
  • ✓
    HIV
  • C
    Zika virus
  • D
    Rhinovirus
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
HIV

$AIDS$ is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus ($HIV$) virus. $HIV$ passes from an infected person to a normal person through sexual contact, sharing syringes, breast feeding etc.

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