Explain what HIV is and the hypothesis of its origin. Describe why it is seen as the best example of evolution and adaptation in a pathogen

What will be an ideal response?


?It is the best documented study of evolution and adaptation of a pathogen. It is also the most
mutable and genetically variable virus known. Scientists believe that HIV is a mutation from a
chimpanzee virus known as SIV (simian immunodeficiency virus).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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