Large Groups Are Particularly Vulnerable to Epidemics Because They

question 9

Multiple Choice

Large groups are particularly vulnerable to epidemics because they

• A) have low numbers of resistant individuals.
• B) can cause pathogens to mutate and become more dangerous.
• C) can rapidly become infected by a single individual.
• D) decrease the likelihood of immunity developing.

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