MDCAT Biology MCQ #137

Developing a vaccine for HIV is exceptionally difficult for scientists. What characteristic of the virus primarily contributes to this clinical challenge?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #137

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Developing a vaccine for HIV is exceptionally difficult for scientists. What characteristic of the virus primarily contributes to this clinical challenge?

    • A) Lack of a genome
    • B) High mutation rate
    • C) Lack of a capsid
    • D) Small size

    Answer: High mutation rate

    Explanation: HIV has a high mutation rate, changing its surface antigens; the lack of a genome is false as it has RNA.