In Viruses Such as Influenza,the Ability to Undergo a Major

question 22

Multiple Choice

In viruses such as influenza,the ability to undergo a major genetic alteration is called

• A) antigenic drift.
• B) antigenic shift.
• C) antigenic variation.
• D) antigenic binding.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Perceptions

The way sensory information is organized, interpreted, and consciously experienced by individuals.

Viable

The ability of a fetus to survive outside the uterus after birth, generally achieved by about 24-28 weeks of gestation.

Womb

The organ in female mammals where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; the uterus.