Antigenic drift is beneficial for viruses primarily because it makes them unrecognizable to the immune system. This allows the virus to evade the host's immune responses, leading to continued infection and transmission despite a host having immunity from previous infections or vaccinations.
How is antigenic drift beneficial for viruses?(1 point) Responses It creates a variety of immune responses in the host organisms. It creates a variety of immune responses in the host organisms. It makes them unrecognizable to the immune system. It makes them unrecognizable to the immune system. It leads to less mRNA which is easier to copy. It leads to less mRNA which is easier to copy. It changes how genes code for antigens.
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