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At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symptoms of AIDS ?
- AWithin 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person.
- BWhen the infected retro virus enters host cells.
- CWhen HIV damages large number of helper T−Lymphocytes.
- DWhen the viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase.
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Correct answer: C
AIDS is a disorder of cell-mediated immune system of the body. Virus responsible for AIDS is HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus). There is a reduction in the number of helper T-cells which stimulate antibody production by B-cells. This results in the loss of natural defence against viral infection.
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