Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
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Author: Jon C. Herron, Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: Whether the given statement is consistent with the evolution of HIV
Introduction: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening disorder that is caused by a retrovirus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This is a life-threatening syndrome because the virus interferes with the body’s ability to fight against diseases by destroying T cells of the immune system.
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To determine: The reason why the given hypothesis is not consistent with HIV.
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Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
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