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Question
CBSEENBI12047259

In AIDS, HIV kills

  • Antibody molecule

  • T-helper cell

  • Bone-marrow cells

  • T-cytotoxic cell

Solution

B.

T-helper cell

HIV attacks a specific type of immune system cell in the body. It's known as the CD4 helper cell or T cell. When HIV destroys this cell, it becomes harder for the body to fight off other infections. When HIV is left untreated, even a minor infection such as a cold can be much more severe