Which of the Following Would Not Help a Virus Avoid

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not help a virus avoid triggering an adaptive immune response?

• A) having frequent mutations in genes for surface proteins
• B) infecting cells that produce very few MHC molecules
• C) producing proteins very similar to those of other viruses
• D) infecting and killing helper T cells
• E) building the viral shell from host proteins

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Definitions:

Younger Adults

Individuals typically in their late teens to their mid-thirties, often marked by transitions in education, career, and personal relationships.

Older Adults

Individuals typically defined as being 65 years of age or older, often focusing on the health, social, and psychological aspects specific to this age group.

Increased Pathology

A term indicating a rise in disease indicators or severity of a health condition.

Normal Aging

The natural process of bodily changes that occur as people grow older, not necessarily including disease or disability.