What Does the Author of the Text Mean by the "Biological

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Multiple Choice

What does the author of the text mean by the "biological sexism" of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) ?

• A)Men are more likely to transmit STIs than are women.
• B)Men can more easily tell if their sexual partners are infected with STIs.
• C)Women are more vulnerable to infection and long-term effects of STIs than men.
• D)There are fewer barrier techniques available to women to protect them from STIs.

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