Responses
Yes, because mutated viruses are able to infect more hosts.
Yes, because mutated viruses are able to infect more hosts.
No, because different mutations cause a variety of immune responses.
No, because different mutations cause a variety of immune responses.
No, because mutated viruses may be less likely to replicate.
No, because mutated viruses may be less likely to replicate.
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.
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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 different mutations cause a variety of immune responses.
This is because while some mutations may indeed provide advantages to the virus (like evading the immune system), not all mutations are beneficial. Some can be detrimental, reducing the virus's ability to replicate or spread.
