In macrophages,the viral genome replicates into $DNA$ with the help of which enzyme?

  • A
    $RNA$ polymerase
  • B
    $DNA$ polymerase-$III$
  • C
    Transcriptase
  • D
    Reverse transcriptase

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The first case of $AIDS$ in India was reported in:

How is $AIDS$ transmitted?

What is the correct sequence of events that occur after $HIV$ infection in a human body?
$(I)$ Viral $DNA$ enters the host $DNA$
$(II)$ Entry into $T_H$ lymphocytes and replication
$(III)$ Viral $RNA$ is converted into viral $DNA$ by reverse transcriptase
$(IV)$ $HIV$ enters into macrophages
$(V)$ Destruction of $T_H$ lymphocytes
$(VI)$ New virus particles are produced from the host cell

Arrange the following statements regarding $AIDS$ in the correct chronological order of the infection process:
$(1)$ After entering the individual's body,the $HIV$ virus enters macrophages,where the viral $RNA$ genome replicates into viral $DNA$ with the help of the reverse transcriptase enzyme.
$(2)$ $HIV$ enters helper $T$-lymphocytes.
$(3)$ $HIV$ has an $RNA$ molecule as its genetic material.
$(4)$ Newly formed viruses are released into the blood and attack other helper $T$-lymphocytes.
$(5)$ Viral $DNA$ is incorporated into the host cell's $DNA$.

Which of the following is correct regarding the treatment of $AIDS$?

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