The HIV virus attaches to the __________,and is thus taken into certain immune cells.
A)flagellum
B)receptor protein CD4
C)glycocalyx
D)marker proteins type A or B on red blood cells

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The HIV virus attaches to the receptor protein CD4 on certain immune cells, such as helper T cells and macrophages. This allows the virus to enter and infect the immune cells, leading to the destruction of the immune system and the development of AIDS. The other options listed (flagellum, glycocalyx, and marker proteins on red blood cells) are not involved in the attachment and entry of HIV into immune cells.

The HIV Virus Attaches to the __________,And Is Thus Taken