The Size Difference Between Most Multicellular Hosts and Their Pathogens

Multiple Choice

The size difference between most multicellular hosts and their pathogens results in which of the following evolutionary advantages for the pathogen?

A) Pathogens have larger population sizes and shorter generation times than hosts, allowing for increased rates of adaptation.
B) Pathogens have lower mutation rates than hosts, resulting in more stable populations.
C) Hosts evolve more rapidly due to mutations induced by the pathogen.
D) Host population sizes increase in the presence of a pathogen, providing more potential hosts for infection.