A Key Factor in the Evolution of Killer Strains of Influenza

question 7

Multiple Choice

A key factor in the evolution of killer strains of influenza is that it:

• A) only have 8 genes
• B) have an RNA genome
• C) contain reverse transcriptase
• D) have a segmented genome
• E) have a circular chromosome

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated biological cells capable of dividing to produce more stem cells or differentiate into various types of cells with specialized functions.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses throughout the nervous system.

Blood Cells

The cells circulating in the blood, primarily red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets, each serving essential functions in the body.

Neuroplasticity

Describes the ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, by forming new neural connections.