How Has Reassortment Played a Role in the Evolution of Cucumber

question 16

Multiple Choice

How has reassortment played a role in the evolution of cucumber mosaic virus?

• A) It has allowed swapping of RNA segments between strains.
• B) It has allowed swapping of regions of the genome between strains
• C) It has increased mutations in the RNA genomes.
• D) It has maintained stability of the viral genome.
• E) It has increased genetic bottlenecks.

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