A. Answer True or False. 1. AIDS is caused by a virus. 2. The virus that causes AIDS destroys red blood cells. - 3. People with AIDS cannot get other diseases. 4. Scientists are trying to find a vaccine for HIV. - 5. There is a cure for AIDS. 6. AIDS can be spread by touching a person who has the disease.

Let's evaluate each statement one by one: 1. **AIDS is caused by a virus.** **True.** AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). 2. **The virus that causes AIDS destroys red blood cells.** **False.** HIV primarily targets and destroys CD4 T cells (a type of white blood cell), not red blood cells. 3. **People with AIDS cannot get other diseases.** **False.** People with AIDS have weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to other infections and diseases. 4. **Scientists are trying to find a vaccine for HIV.** **True.** Research is ongoing to develop a vaccine for HIV, although no effective vaccine has been approved yet. 5. **There is a cure for AIDS.** **False.** As of now, there is no cure for AIDS, but there are effective treatments that can manage the virus. 6. **AIDS can be spread by touching a person who has the disease.** **False.** AIDS is not spread through casual contact such as touching; it is transmitted through specific bodily fluids. In summary: 1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True 5. False 6. False