Question detail
What is the consequence of rapid reproduction of viruses in the body?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. It leads to faster healing.
- B. It can cause cell damage and illness.
- C. It prevents other infections.
- D. It has no effect on the body.
Answer
The correct option is It can cause cell damage and illness. because it matches the approved biology in Communicable (infectious) diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is It can cause cell damage and illness. because it stays accurate for Communicable (infectious) diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that bacteria and viruses may reproduce rapidly inside the body and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Reproduction Rates
Students often think that only bacteria reproduce rapidly inside the body, overlooking that viruses also reproduce quickly.
Emphasize that both bacteria and viruses can reproduce rapidly inside the body, and clarify the mechanisms by which each type of pathogen replicates.
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