Drug resistance to anti-HIV drugs is a serious problem. Which of the following facts about HIV is the most direct reason why drug resistance appears so rapidly?
A) It has a high rate of mutation.
B) It's a virus.
C) It's found in the blood.
D) It's sexually transmitted.

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HIV has a high rate of mutation due to its high replication rate and lack of proofreading during replication. This allows for rapid evolution of the virus and emergence of drug-resistant strains.

Drug Resistance to Anti-HIV Drugs Is a Serious Problem