Which of the Following Would Put You at Increased Risk

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would put you at increased risk of pathogens entering your body?

• A)a mutation that increases the amount of lysozyme you can produce
• B)a mutation that increases the amount of wax your ears produce on a daily basis
• C)a mutation that causes your mucus secretions to be extremely watery
• D)a mutation that decreases the number of cilia present in the respiratory tract

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