Why Do RNA Viruses and Retroviruses Have Such High Rates

question 134

Multiple Choice

Why do RNA viruses and retroviruses have such high rates of mutation?

• A)because RNA polymerase is an unstable enzyme
• B)because RNA viruses and retroviruses initially cause host-cell mutations during replication
• C)because RNA is more fragile than DNA and is therefore more likely to be damaged
• D)because viral polymerases lack a proofreading mechanism
• E)because viral RNA can form stem-and-loop structures

Explain the psychodynamic perspective on psychological disorders.

Grasp the concept of reliability and validity in the context of diagnostic classification systems.

Comprehend the vulnerability-stress model's role in explaining the development of psychological disorders.

Understand how personal and societal perceptions are influenced by psychiatric labeling and diagnosis.

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