NEET Previous Year Question

HIV that causes AIDS, first starts destroying:-

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AB–lymphocytes
  2. BLeucocytes
  3. CThrombocytes
  4. DHelper T–lymphocytes

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) HIV primarily infects and destroys Helper T-lymphocytes (CD4⁺ T cells) first. These cells coordinate the immune response, so their destruction leads to a weakened immune system and progression to AIDS.

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