Which of the following is not true about the human immunodeficiency virus?
Correct answer: C. It does not cause AIDS
- A. Retrovirus
- B. It is surrounded by an envelope
- C. It does not cause AIDS
- D. It causes a deficiency in the human immune system
Explanation
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It attacks and weakens the immune system over time, leading to the development of AIDS in untreated individuals. It is also an enveloped virus.
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