One factor that complicates the treatment of AIDS is the
A)low mutation rate of HIV.
B)high mutation rate of HIV.
C)random mating between viral particles.
D)nonrandom mating between viral particles.

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The high mutation rate of HIV makes it difficult to develop effective treatments because the virus constantly evolves, and drugs that were once effective may become less so over time as the virus mutates. This requires the development of new drugs or combinations of drugs to keep up with the changing virus.

One Factor That Complicates the Treatment of AIDS Is the