What accounts for HIV's rapid rate of evolution?
A) Its poor repair system causes it to have a high mutation rate.
B) It is subject to strong stabilizing selection.
C) Many viral particles are transmitted upon each infection.
D) Both b and c
E) None of the above

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HIV's rapid rate of evolution is primarily due to its high mutation rate, which is a result of its poor repair system during replication.

What Accounts for HIV's Rapid Rate of Evolution