A vaccine for the common cold is not feasible because

A. the surface antigens of rhinovirus mutate frequently.
B. the cause is unknown.
C. the rhinovirus cannot be grown in sufficient quantities.
D. there are more than 100 types of rhinovirus.


Ans: D. there are more than 100 types of rhinovirus.

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