HIV Attacks a Variety of Cell Types but the Most

question 35

Multiple Choice

HIV attacks a variety of cell types but the most critical are

• A) red blood cells.
• B) nerve cells.
• C) platelets.
• D) T helper cells.
• E) T cytotoxic cells.

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Definitions:

Functions of Proteins

The functions of proteins include acting as enzymes, hormones, and structural components, facilitating biochemical reactions, and playing roles in immune response and transport.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Pyrimidine

Pyrimidine is a nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA, crucial for the structure of genetic information, including two of the DNA bases, cytosine and thymine, and the RNA base uracil.

Double-ring Molecule

Compounds containing two connected cyclic structures, which can include aromatic compounds such as naphthalene.