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:

Operating Cycle

The period it takes for a business to purchase inventory, sell products, and convert the sales back into cash, essentially measuring the time span from buying raw materials to receiving cash from sales.

Inventory Turnover Rate

A measure of how quickly a company sells and replaces its stock of goods within a given period, indicating the efficiency of its inventory management.

Opportunity Cost

The expense associated with foregoing the next most favorable option when a choice is made.

Restrictive Policy

Policies or conditions imposed by lending institutions or governments that limit certain activities or operations to reduce risk.