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Chapter 1, Problem 2Q
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To determine: The trait of HIV that contributes to its rapid evolution.
Introduction: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a life-threatening disorder that is caused by a retrovirus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus is chiefly transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person by direct contact of body fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal fluids.
Summary Introduction
To determine: The way by which a similar situation can explain the scenario of evolution of antibiotic resistance in a population of bacteria.
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Pearson eText for Evolutionary Analysis -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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