Why has finding an effective AIDS vaccine been so difficult?

A. Because it is caused by a virus.
B. Because they have not yet isolated the virus that causes AIDS.
C. Because the virus constantly mutates and so vaccines need to be made for all types.
D. It is a sexually transmitted virus.
E. The body does not make antibodies against the virus.


Answer: C

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