In which year was AIDS virus named?
Correct answer: A. 1986
- A. 1986
- B. 1980
- C. 1992
- D. 1970
Explanation
The term "HIV" (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was coined in 1986. However, it's important to note that the virus itself was discovered earlier, in 1983, by researchers Luc Montagnier and Françoise Barré-Sinoussi. The naming of the virus as HIV reflected its role in causing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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