Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk
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Chapter 37, Problem 13RQ
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The causes and eventual outcome of AIDS and also explain how HIV spread in the body.

Introduction:

The human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus which is a causative agent of HIV/AIDS. HIV attacks on T-cells, which provide immunity against the infection that results in the loss of the immunity and makes an individual more susceptible to the virus. The HIV consists outer envelope on which glycoprotein spikes are present.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

How HIV spread in the body.

Introduction:

HIV attacks on T-cells, which provide immunity against the infection that results in the loss of the immunity and makes an individual more susceptible to the virus.

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