When Two Different Forms of the Virus Infect the Same

question 175

Multiple Choice

When two different forms of the virus infect the same cell, it is possible that the host cell may manufacture viral particles from both viruses, and then reassemble them into a new variant. This process is known as

• A) mutation.
• B) antigenic shift.
• C) antigenic drift.
• D) transformation.

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Definitions:

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks that have undergone transformation in their mineral composition or structure due to extreme heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

Effervescence

The property of releasing gas bubbles when reacting with a liquid; often observed in minerals and compounds that fizz or bubble when acid is applied.

Magmatism

The process of magma generation, movement, and solidification, which contributes to the formation of igneous rocks.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, well-defined planes, reflecting its crystal structure.