Antigenic Shift Occurs When a Virus Swaps Genes with Another

question 39

Multiple Choice

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

• A) antigenic shift occurs when viruses exchange alleles
• B) the exchange in alleles creates a new antigen protein
• C) antigenic shift is responsible for the H1N1 influenza virus
• D) antigenic shift increases the body's immunity to a virus

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