Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
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Chapter 24, Problem 6TYK
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The way in which HIV is transmitted, and the effect on the immune cells of the HIV infected person. The effective measures to prevent HIV.
Concept introduction:
HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that infects the body and causes AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is a retrovirus that is transmitted via sexual contact or through the transfer of body fluids. The HIV causes the immune cells specifically CD4 lymphocytes that reduce the immune efficiency of the body.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
Ch. 24 - Complete this concept map to summarize the key...Ch. 24 - Foreign molecules that elicit an immune response...Ch. 24 - Which of the following is not part of the...Ch. 24 - Which of the following best describes the...Ch. 24 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 24 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 24 - Which of the following statements is not true? a....
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