The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) only affects a specific class of cells in the immune system called helper T cells, and not other types of T cells. Which is the best explanation for this observation?

A. Only helper T cells have the correct receptor on their cell surface.
B. HIV can only be released from helper T cells.
C. Only helper T cells have reverse transcriptase.
D. HIV can only replicate inside of helper T cells.
E. The helper T cells are not necessary for the immune system to fight viral infections.


A. Only helper T cells have the correct receptor on their cell surface.

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