One Mechanism That Viruses Use to Avoid the Immune Response

question 41

Multiple Choice

One mechanism that viruses use to avoid the immune response is to bind up immune effector molecules.All of the following methods are used by antibodies to block viral infection EXCEPT

• A)antibodies bind to and coat virus particles, preventing viral ligands from binding to cell receptors.
• B)antibodies trigger complement, which can lyse viral particles or recruit opsonins.
• C)antibodies stimulate activation of cytotoxic T cells.
• D)antibodies aid in phagocytosis.
• E)antibodies compete for binding with viral ligands.

---

Definitions:

Investment Account

A financial account held at a bank or brokerage that is used to hold securities, stocks, bonds, and other investments.

Unamortized Acquisition Differential

The portion of the difference between the purchase price and the book value of an acquired entity that has not yet been amortized.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by a company to record its investment in another company based on the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of the investee.

Voting Shares

Shares of stock that grant the shareholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy and the election of board members.