How is antigenic drift beneficial for viruses?(1 point)

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It leads to less mRNA which is easier to copy.
It leads to less mRNA which is easier to copy.

It makes them unrecognizable to the immune system.

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It makes them unrecognizable to the immune system.

Antigenic drift allows viruses to mutate gradually over time, altering their surface proteins. This helps them evade detection and neutralization by the host's immune system, making it beneficial for their survival and ability to infect hosts repeatedly.