HIV is what

Question

1. An emerging virus
2. A bacteriophage
3. A prion
4. A prophage

Answer 1

The correct answer is 1. An emerging virus. HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that causes HIV infection and leads to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It is considered an emerging virus because it was first identified in the 1980s and has since become a global epidemic, affecting millions of people worldwide.