Question
Which of the following makes treating and curing the common cold virus in humans difficult?(1 point)
Responses
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.
Responses
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.**
This rapid mutation rate makes it difficult to develop effective treatments and vaccines for the common cold, as the virus can change and evade immune responses and antiviral drugs.
**It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.**
This rapid mutation rate makes it difficult to develop effective treatments and vaccines for the common cold, as the virus can change and evade immune responses and antiviral drugs.