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erika

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Explain what HIV is and the hypothesis of its origin. Describe why it is seen as the best example of evolution and adaptation in a pathogen.
 
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Power refers to the ability of groups to impose their will upon others.
 
  a. True
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Answer to Question 1

It is the best documented study of evolution and adaptation of a pathogen. It is also the most
mutable and genetically variable virus known. Scientists believe that HIV is a mutation from a
chimpanzee virus known as SIV (simian immunodeficiency virus).

Answer to Question 2

True




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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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:D TYSM

 

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