How Can Comparative Genomics Assist in the Treatment of HIV

question 16

Multiple Choice

How can comparative genomics assist in the treatment of HIV?

• A) The genome of HIV can now be compared to the human genome to find similarities between the two.
• B) Knowing the genome of HIV allows for the manufacture of designer drugs to treat specific strains.
• C) Understanding the genetic code of HIV allows scientists to replicate it in the laboratory.
• D) Understanding the evolution of HIV in an individual will help scientists understand how the virus responds to different drug regimes and will lead to better treatments.
• E) Knowing the proteins produced by HIV will allow the development of drugs to mimic those proteins.

Comprehend how evolutionary theory explains human aggression and its functions.

Differentiate between genetic influences and environmental factors on psychological traits and behaviors.

Understand the limitations of evolutionary theory in explaining certain human behaviors.

Understand the concept of operating leverage and how it affects project risk.

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