Which of the following would not help a virus avoid triggering an adaptive immune response?
A) having frequent mutations in genes for surface proteins
B) infecting cells that produce very few MHC molecules
C) producing proteins very similar to those of other viruses
D) infecting and killing helper T cells

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Producing proteins very similar to those of other viruses would not help a virus avoid triggering an adaptive immune response because the immune system could recognize these proteins from previous infections. The other options (A, B, D) describe mechanisms that could help a virus evade the immune system by altering its detectability or directly impairing immune responses.

Which of the Following Would Not Help a Virus Avoid