Lymphoma is a disease that prevents the lymph nodes from functioning properly. which would be a result someone having this disease

a) they would be more likely to be harmed by common viruses

b) they would be less likely to catch a cold or a flue

c) they would produce more lysozymes

d) they would have a better nonspecific immune response

Option (a).

Explanation:

Lymphoma can be defined as a cancer of lymphocytes, a type of immune cells. These cells are present in lymph nodes, lymphoma causes swelling of lymph nodes prevents their proper functioning.

As lymphocytes play important role in immune reactions, there would be no enough normal lymphocytes (T cells and B cells) to fight various bacterial and viral infections and affected people would be more likely to be infected by pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses.

Thus, the correct answer is option (a).

A. Lymph nodes produce antibodies and aid the the removal of pathogens. Without functional lymph nodes, the individual would be significantly more vulnerable to being harmed by common viruses.