Why are common cold viruses difficult to cure.

A. Vaccines prevent the development of a cure.
B. The virus leads to other viral infections such as the flu and HIV.
C. A copy of the DNA is made from the viral RNA.
D. The viral genome mutates very quickly.

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D. The viral genome mutates very quickly.

Common cold viruses are difficult to cure primarily because they have a high mutation rate. This means that they constantly change their genetic material, making it challenging for treatments or vaccines to effectively target and eliminate them. As a result, new strains of the virus can easily emerge, and the body's immune system may struggle to keep up with the rapidly evolving viruses.