What Is the Significance of the Gene Mutation in the Battle

question 105

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the gene mutation in the battle against HIV?

• A)People with two copies of the CCR5 gene mutation are resistant to infection.
• B)People with two copies of the CCR5 gene mutation, if infected, show much slower disease progression.
• C)The CCR5 gene mutation is much more common in Asia than in other parts of the world.
• D)The CCR5 gene mutation has reduced the scope of gene therapy as a treatment procedure.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation method that allocates the cost of an asset evenly over its useful life.

Depreciation

Distributing the cost of a physical asset methodically over its period of utility.

Residual Value

The estimated amount that an asset will be worth at the end of its useful life.

Double-Declining-Balance Method

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the straight-line depreciation rate and applies it to the asset's remaining book value each year.