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

Responses

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.
It is a spherical-shaped virus with many protein receptors.

It is caused by a special type of virus called a retrovirus.

1 answer

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 makes it challenging to create effective vaccines and treatments, as the virus can change frequently, allowing it to evade the immune system and existing therapies.