A Key Factor in the Evolution of Killer Strains of Influenza

question 60

Multiple Choice

A key factor in the evolution of killer strains of influenza is that they

• A) only have eight genes.
• B) have an RNA genome.
• C) contain reverse transcriptase.
• D) have a segmented genome.
• E) have a circular chromosome.

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Definitions:

Pressure

Pressure is the sense of urgency or stress experienced by an individual in response to high demands, expectations, or external forces, often affecting performance and decision-making.

Frustration

Frustration is an emotional response to opposition, related to anger, annoyance, and disappointment, caused by an inability to achieve something or by a perceived lack of control over a situation.

Direct Coping

Facing a stressor and working to overcome it, involving actions and strategies to tackle the problem head-on to reduce or remove the source of stress.

Defensive Coping

Strategies employed to protect oneself from psychological harm, often by reducing anxiety or guilt through various mechanisms like denial or rationalization.