Question

15. Despite twenty years of effort, there is no HIV vaccine. Ultimately, this is due to (A) Widespread use of anti-retroviral drugs (C) High risk sex and IV drug use. (B) The error rate of HIV reverse transcriptase. (D) Increased international travel. 16. Which of the following is true about the HIV/AIDS in America? (A) New cases occur more often in 40-49 year olds. (B) It is the leading cause of death in African-American women ages 25-34 years old. (C) HIV+ rates are strongly linked to poverty. (D) Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: The error rate of HIV reverse transcriptase.

( The HIV is a retro virus which multiplies at a instant rate and hence vaccines or medication becomes unable to act on it)

Answer: Both B and C

( It is the leading cause of death in African American women ages 25- 34 years old. HIV rates are strongly linked with poverty. )