Question

one of the symptoms of rabies is a fear and avoidance of water. this symptom can be described as a ______ behavior.
○ hydrophobic
○ positive
○ viral
○ membrane

Explanation:

The term "hydrophobic" comes from Greek roots: "hydro" (water) and "phobos" (fear). A fear and avoidance of water, a key symptom of rabies, directly aligns with the definition of hydrophobic behavior. The other options do not describe this water-avoidant trait: "positive" refers to a favorable attribute, "viral" relates to viruses but does not describe the behavior itself, and "membrane" is a biological structure unrelated to the symptom.

Answer:

A. hydrophobic