Explain the mechanism HIV uses to avoid destruction by antibodies present in the human immune system
What will be an ideal response?
The virus is constantly mutating its surface proteins, and these frequent changes in epitopes on the viral surface prevent the host cell from being able to recognize the virus over time.
Biology & Microbiology
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A) cysts. B) antibodies. C) LPS. D) blood.
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The raw materials used for photosynthesis include
(a) O2. (b) C6H12O6. (c) CO2 & H2O. (d) CH2O.
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How is a stem cell different from a "normal" somatic cell? (Use a liver cell as an example.)
What will be an ideal response?
Biology & Microbiology
Water moving up into a paper towel is attributable to:
A. adhesion B. heat storage C. electronegativity D. cohesion E. high heat of vaporization
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