Which of the Following Occurred During the Coevolution of Humans

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurred during the coevolution of humans and pathogens that cause disease?

• A) The pathogens produce substances that suppress our immune system.
• B) Our immune system can destroy the pathogens before they cause disease.
• C) Pathogens have become less infectious.
• D) Our immune system no longer sees the pathogen as foreign.
• E) Pathogens have developed their own immune system to counteract ours.

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Definitions:

Posttranscriptional Regulation

The control of gene expression at the RNA level, occurring after transcription but before translation.

Inducible Genes

Genes whose expression is increased or initiated in response to specific stimuli or environmental conditions.

Environmental Stimuli

External factors that influence the behavior and physiology of organisms, such as temperature, light, and sound.

Proteolytic Processing

The breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids by the action of enzymes.