Some Human Viruses Are Difficult to Study Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

Some human viruses are difficult to study because

• A) they establish latent infections and cannot be induced.
• B) the growth medium for the host cells is complex.
• C) very few laboratories have the skills to culture the viruses.
• D) they grow very slowly.
• E) they only grow in normal human cells.

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