Question

How does HIV cause AIDS?

a-HIV is a DNA virus that parasitizes the immune system cells.
b-HIV is a RNA virus that parasitizes the immune system cells.
c-HIV only causes AIDS if the host is infected with multiple HIV-1 types.
d-HIV is a RNA virus which integrates into red blood cells and causes death.

Answer 1

HIV is a retrovirus that infects and destroys helper T cells, which weakens the immune system and leads to the development of AIDS.

Step-by-step explanation:

HIV is a retrovirus that infects and destroys helper T cells of the immune system. HIV primarily spreads from helper T cells to other helper T cells, gradually weakening the immune system's ability to fight off infections. When the immune system is severely damaged, opportunistic infections occur, leading to the development of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is a collection of symptoms and infections that result from the damage caused by HIV to the immune system.