The Epstein-Barr virus (which causes mononucleosis) preferentially destroys which of these cell types?
A) B lymphocytes.
B) cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
C) helper T lymphocytes.
D) macrophages.

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The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) preferentially targets B lymphocytes, which are the main cells infected by the virus. EBV can also infect other cells, such as T lymphocytes and epithelial cells, but it does not target or destroy these cells in the same way it does B lymphocytes. B lymphocytes infected with EBV can undergo apoptosis (cell death) or become transformed into immortalized cells, leading to the development of cancers such as Burkitt's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The Epstein-Barr Virus (Which Causes Mononucleosis) Preferentially Destroys Which of These