In HIV, which cells are affected_______________?
Correct answer: B. CD4
- A. CD8
- B. CD4
- C. Monocytes
- D. Lymphocytes
Explanation
HIV primarily infects CD4-positive helper T lymphocytes through the CD4 receptor, causing progressive cellular immunodeficiency. CD8 cells and monocytes may be affected indirectly, but CD4 cells are the key target tested here.
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