All of the Following Viruses May Stay Inside of a Cell

question 46

Multiple Choice

All of the following viruses may stay inside of a cell for many years and remain inactive except:

• A)herpes simplex
• B)chickenpox
• C)HIV
• D)enterovirus

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Definitions:

Heredity

The transmission of genetic traits from parents to offspring, the reason for familial resemblance.

Particulate

Made up of separate and discrete units or particles, often used in the context of matter or inheritance.

Blended

In genetics, this term traditionally referred to an outdated theory that offspring's traits are a smooth, average mix of parents' traits, replaced by the understanding of Mendelian inheritance.

Inheritance

The process through which assets, titles, debts, rights, and obligations are passed from one generation to the next upon the death of an individual.