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Choose the wrong statement :

A

HIV virus has RNA as its genetic material

B

HIV virus replicates in `T_(h)`- lymphocytes

C

Anti-retroviral drugs are only partially effective for AIDS therapy

D

Time-lag between infection and appearance of AlDS symptoms vary from few hours to a week

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To solve the question of identifying the wrong statement regarding HIV and AIDS, we can analyze each statement provided: 1. **Statement 1: HIV virus has RNA as its genetic material.** - This statement is **correct**. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is indeed a retrovirus that contains RNA as its genetic material. 2. **Statement 2: HIV virus replicates in T-Helper lymphocytes.** - This statement is also **correct**. HIV specifically targets T-helper cells (a type of white blood cell) and replicates within them, leading to a weakened immune system. 3. **Statement 3: Anti-retroviral drugs are only partially effective for AIDS therapy.** - This statement is **correct**. While antiretroviral therapy can manage HIV infection and prolong life, there is currently no cure for AIDS, and the drugs are not fully effective in eradicating the virus. 4. **Statement 4: Time lag between infection and appearance of AIDS symptoms may vary from few hours to a week.** - This statement is **incorrect**. The incubation period for HIV, which is the time from infection to the appearance of symptoms, is typically much longer than a few hours to a week. It can take several weeks to months for symptoms to appear after initial infection. Based on this analysis, the wrong statement is the fourth one. ### Final Answer: The wrong statement is: **Time lag between infection and appearance of AIDS symptoms may vary from few hours to a week.** ---
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