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page 11 of 11 Evolution of the Influenza Virus Quick Check 5 of 55 of 5 Items Question Is the following statement true? “Antigenic drift and other mutations to the DNA of viruses are always beneficial for the virus.”(1 point) Responses No, because different mutations cause a variety of immune responses. No, because different mutations cause a variety of immune responses. Yes, because mutated viruses have less mRNA so they can copy and replicate faster. Yes, because mutated viruses have less mRNA so they can copy and replicate faster. No, because mutated viruses may be less likely to replicate. No, because mutated viruses may be less likely to replicate. Yes, because mutated viruses are able to infect more hosts. Yes, because mutated viruses are able to infect more hosts. Skip to navigation
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The correct response to the statement "Antigenic drift and other mutations to the DNA of viruses are always beneficial for the virus" is:
**No, because mutated viruses may be less likely to replicate.**
While some mutations can provide advantages to viruses (such as evading the host immune response), others can be detrimental, leading to decreased virulence or replication ability. Not all mutations lead to benefits for the virus.
**No, because mutated viruses may be less likely to replicate.**
While some mutations can provide advantages to viruses (such as evading the host immune response), others can be detrimental, leading to decreased virulence or replication ability. Not all mutations lead to benefits for the virus.