Which of the following makes treating and curing the common cold virus in humans difficult?(1 point)

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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.
It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.
It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.

Answer 1

The correct response to why treating and curing the common cold virus in humans is difficult is:

It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.

This rapid mutation rate allows the virus to evade the immune response and makes it challenging to develop effective treatments or vaccines for the common cold.