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The HIV virus compromises the immune system mainly by infecting:
  1. Cytotoxic 1-cells
  2. Helper T-cells
  3. Plasma cells
  4. Suppressor T-cells

A
Suppressor T-cells
B
Plasma cells
C
Cytotoxic 1-cells
D
Helper T-cells
Solution
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HIV attacks and kills immune systems cells known as Helper T cells. Without Helper T cells many other immune system cells cannot work properly, including B cells that make antibodies
So, the correct option is 'Helper T cells'.

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