Asked by Kelli Corsetti on Jun 23, 2024

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The AIDS virus had most likely originated

A) in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco.
B) in isolated parts of Africa.
C) in a CIA laboratory.
D) In the Walter Reed Veterans hospital.

AIDS Virus

The virus responsible for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), severely affecting the body's immune system.

Haight-Ashbury

A neighborhood in San Francisco, California, known as the birthplace of the 1960s counterculture movement.

CIA Laboratory

A facility or section within the Central Intelligence Agency where scientific research, experiments, and analysis are conducted, possibly related to espionage or intelligence operations.

  • Comprehend the origins and effects of major health and environmental challenges both in the United States and worldwide.
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Miriam DuranJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The consensus among scientists is that HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, originated in isolated parts of Africa, likely from a virus that initially infected non-human primates.