Opportunistic Infections Are a Hallmark of HIV and AIDS

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Multiple Choice

Opportunistic infections are a hallmark of HIV and AIDS.Which infections are considered opportunistic? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Acinetobacter
• B) Cytomegalovirus
• C) Candida albicans
• D) Pneumocystis carinii
• E) Clostridium difficile

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Definitions:

Proteins and Lipids

Essential biomolecules; proteins are polymers of amino acids functioning in structure and enzymes, while lipids are fatty acids and their derivatives, serving as energy storage and cell membrane components.

Microtubules

Cylindrical structures in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, playing roles in cell shape, intracellular transport, and cell division.

Skeletal Muscle Cells

Cylindrical cells that make up skeletal muscle, capable of contracting to facilitate body movement.

Ribosomes

Cellular organelles that carry out protein synthesis by translating messenger RNA into polypeptide chains.