The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes the disease known as AIDS selectively infects ________cells.
A) B
B) plasma
C) cytotoxic T
D) helper T
E) suppressor T

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HIV selectively infects helper T cells, which play a crucial role in orchestrating the immune response against infections. By destroying these cells, HIV impairs the body's ability to fight off infections and cancer, leading to the development of AIDS.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) That Causes the Disease Known