Which of the Following Responses Explain Why the Apparent High

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following responses explain why the apparent high rate of mutation in RNA viruses?

• A) RNA nucleotides are more unstable than DNA nucleotides.
• B) RNA virus genome replication does not involve proofreading.
• C) RNA viruses can incorporate a variety of nonstandard bases.
• D) RNA viruses are more sensitive to mutagens.

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