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

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

It attacks white blood cells that fight off foreign bodies.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It possesses a viral genome that mutates very quickly.

This rapid mutation makes it difficult to develop effective treatments and vaccines for the common cold, as the virus can change enough to evade the immune response and treatment options. The common cold is primarily caused by rhinoviruses, which have high mutation rates. The other options do not accurately describe traits that impede treatment for the common cold.