Which of the following is NOT true of the evolution

of infectious diseases?
a. A species with a long history of being attacked
by a specific pathogen has no resistance to that
pathogen.
b. The pathogens that leave the most descendants
are the most successful.
c. Species coevolve with common pathogens.
d. It is better for the pathogen not to kill its host too
fast.
e. A pathogen needs access to energy and raw
materials.


Answer: a

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