Question
Why is the common cold virus difficult to cure in humans?(1 point)
Responses
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
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It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.**
The common cold is primarily caused by rhinoviruses and other viruses that can rapidly change their genetic makeup, making it difficult for the immune system to effectively target and eliminate them, leading to recurring infections.
The common cold is primarily caused by rhinoviruses and other viruses that can rapidly change their genetic makeup, making it difficult for the immune system to effectively target and eliminate them, leading to recurring infections.