In which blood corpuscles, the HIV undergoes replication and produces progeny viruses?

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In which blood corpuscles, the HIV undergoes replication and produces progeny viruses?
A Eosinophils
B $T_H$ cells
C B-lymphocytes
D Basophils

Explanation

HIV replicates inside helper T-lymphocytes.

Detailed Solution

HIV enters into helper T-lymphocytes ($T_H$), replicates and produces progeny viruses. The progeny viruses released in the blood attack other helper T-lymphocytes.

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