The primary target of the HIV virus is
A) helper T cells.
B) suppressor T cells.
C) cytotoxic T cells.
D) memory T cells.
E) B cells.

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The HIV virus primarily targets and infects helper T cells, which play a critical role in the immune response against infections. The virus uses the CD4 receptor on the surface of these cells to gain entry and then replicates inside, eventually leading to their destruction and a weakened immune system.

The Primary Target of the HIV Virus Is