Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Lentiviruses

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about lentiviruses?

• A) The viruses infect mammals like cats, horses, and primates.
• B) They typically infect by invading certain types of white blood cells.
• C) Lentiviruses are a monophyletic group consisting of HIV and SIV.
• D) HIV is most closely related to strains of lentivirus found in monkeys and apes.

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