When Two Viruses Infect a Cell at the Same Time

question 39

Multiple Choice

When two viruses infect a cell at the same time, there is a possibility of gene exchange between the two. This is called ____.

• A)gene swapping
• B)horizontal gene transfer
• C)viral exchange
• D)viral reassortment
• E)conjugation

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