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Regarding influenza virus, antigenic variation primarily results from

A. Mutation in RNA genome
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B. Presence of peptidoglycan
C. Ribosomal alterations
D. Cell division

📝 Explanation

Frequent mutations enable influenza viruses to evade immune responses.

📖 Additional Information

  • Mutation in RNA genome
  • Presence of peptidoglycan
  • Ribosomal alterations
  • Cell division

Frequent mutations enable influenza viruses to evade immune responses.

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