The Process Whereby Viruses Evolve Due to Mutations in the Genetic

question 207

Short Answer

The process whereby viruses evolve due to mutations in the genetic code that result in small changes to the surface spike proteins is called antigenic ________blank.

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Definitions:

Orogeny

The formation of mountains or the time period during which tectonic activity causes deformation and forms mountains.

Island Arc

A chain of volcanically active islands arranged in an arc, situated along the boundary of tectonic plates, generally forming over a subducting plate.

Avalonia

An ancient microcontinent or terrane whose history is recorded in the rocks of Eastern North America, the British Isles, and mainland Europe.

Subduction

The geological process by which an oceanic tectonic plate is forced beneath another plate, contributing to geologic phenomena such as mountain building.