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Antigenic Shift Occurs When a Virus Swaps Genes with Another

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Antigenic shift occurs when a virus swaps genes with another virus.All of these are true statements regarding antigenic shift EXCEPT _____.


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Co-efficient Of Relatedness

A measure of the genetic similarity between two individuals, often used to predict the likelihood of gene sharing.

Hamilton's Rule

A principle in evolutionary biology stating that an individual will act to increase its own genetic success, potentially aiding related individuals at a cost to itself if the genetic benefits exceed the costs.

Intersexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where members of one biological sex choose mates of the other sex to mate with, often based on certain desirable characteristics.

Polyandry

A mating system in which a female mates with several males during a breeding season. Compare with polygyny.

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