HIV Virus Particles That Have Evaded Destruction by Cytotoxic T

Question

HIV virus particles that have evaded destruction by cytotoxic T cells persist in ________.  
A) dendritic cells
B) helper T cells
C) basophils
D) memory B cells
E) cytotoxic T cells

Accepted Answer

Helper T cells are primary targets for HIV infection and they become reservoirs for HIV virus particles. Despite the immune system recognizing and attacking these infected cells with cytotoxic T cells, some virus particles can evade destruction and persist within helper T cells.