Which of the following statements about HIV is false?
A) The genome of HIV consists of RNA.
B) HIV attacks mast cells.
C) HIV replicates inside helper T cells.
D) Some drugs have proven effective in combating the spread of HIV from mothers to their children.

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HIV attacks and replicates inside helper T cells, which are a type of white blood cell in the immune system. However, HIV does not attack mast cells. Option A is true, the genome of HIV consists of RNA, and Option D is also true as antiretroviral drugs can reduce the risk of HIV transmission from mother to child during childbirth.

Which of the Following Statements About HIV Is False