Influenza Virus Can Exhibit Constant Mutation of Viral Glycoproteins, Called

question 23

Multiple Choice

Influenza virus can exhibit constant mutation of viral glycoproteins, called antigenic ________, or alternatively antigenic ________, which is a more serious phenomenon caused by the exchange of a viral gene with that of another influenza virus strain.

• A)drift; exchange
• B)exchange; drift
• C)drift; shift
• D)shift; drift

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