Which of the Following Is a Likely Purpose for the Noninfectious

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely purpose for the noninfectious particles produced by hepatitis B virus?

• A) They bind to antibodies allowing the virus to evade the immune system.
• B) They bind to the host cell receptor, improving entry of virus particles.
• C) They stimulate cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
• D) They bind to liver cells and stimulate them to replicate.
• E) They are just packaging mistakes that occur in some cells and they serve no purpose.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological perspective focusing on how outcomes of behaviors affect the likelihood of those behaviors being repeated.

Focal Objects

Core items or subjects in a study or a field of interest that attract primary attention or analysis.

Physical Things

Objects or substances that have a tangible presence and can be perceived through the senses.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that attempts to explain how individuals determine the causes of others' behavior, attributing it to internal dispositions or to external situations.