Which Group Had by 1982 Gathered Enough Epidemiological Evidence to Suggest

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which group had by 1982 gathered enough epidemiological evidence to suggest that AIDS was caused by a new infectious agent?

• A) Pasteur Institute
• B) Lister Institute
• C) Centers for Disease Control
• D) World Health Organization

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Definitions:

Artificial Selection

The process by which humans breed plants and animals for particular genetic traits, often leading to dramatic changes in morphology, physiology, and behavior over relatively short time periods.

Brassica Oleracea

A species of plant that includes a variety of vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts, due to selective breeding.

Plant Organ

A specialized part of a plant, such as roots, stems, leaves, or flowers, that performs a particular function necessary for the plant's life.

Gall Sizes

Variations in the size of plant galls, which are growths induced by organisms like insects as a habitat and food source.