An example of genetic variation used in pathogen survival may be
A) preventing encounters with phagocytes.
B) avoid the killing effects of complement system proteins.
C) changing the pilus type.
D) surviving within a phagocyte.
E) protease production.

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Changing the pilus type is an example of genetic variation that pathogens use to evade the host's immune system, allowing them to survive and persist.

An Example of Genetic Variation Used in Pathogen Survival May