Which of the Following Gives the Best Example for the Ability

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gives the best example for the ability of some viruses to remain inactive (latent) for a period of time?

A) influenza, a particular strain of which returns every 10-20 years
B) herpes simplex viruses (oral or genital) whose reproduction is triggered by physiological or emotional stress in the host
C) Kaposi's sarcoma, which causes a skin cancer in people with AIDS but rarely in those not infected by HIV
D) the virus that causes a form of the common cold, which recurs in patients many times in their lives