It is generally accepted that vertebrates do not utilize RNAi as a defense against viruses for what reason?
A)Vertebrates have no serious viral infections.
B)Vertebrate cell membranes resist viral attachment.
C)Vertebrate cell walls resist viral attachment.
D)Vertebrates rely instead on a well-developed immune system.

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Vertebrates do not rely on RNAi as their primary defense against viruses because they have a well-developed immune system. This system includes both innate and adaptive immune responses, which are able to identify and neutralize viral infections. While RNAi has been observed in some vertebrates, it is not their primary defense against viral infections.

It Is Generally Accepted That Vertebrates Do Not Utilize RNAi