Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) Causes Most of Us to Have

question 42

Multiple Choice

Epstein Bar Virus (EBV) causes most of us to have an episode of sore throat and swollen glands during early childhood. If we first become exposed to the virus during our teen years, however, EBV causes the syndrome we know as mononucleosis. However, in special circumstances, the same virus can be carcinogenic.
-In a different part of the world, namely in parts of southeast Asia, the same virus is associated with a different kind of cancer of the throat. Which of the following is most probable?

• A) Viral infection is correlated with a different immunological reaction.
• B) The virus infects the people via different routes.
• C) The virus only infects the elderly.
• D) The virus mutates more frequently in the Asian population.
• E) Malaria is also found in this region.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The methodical distribution of the expense of a physical asset across its lifespan, representing its use, deterioration, or becoming outdated.

Perfect Vacuum

An idealized state with no matter or particles present, and hence no pressure or air, which is physically unattainable but used as a baseline or reference point.

Psia Gauge

A pressure measurement expressed in pounds per square inch absolute, including the atmospheric pressure.

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Ambient pressure at sea level equivalent to 14.7 psia, 101.3 kPa, 1 atm, or 1.01 bar.