Genetic drift in influenza viruses, caused by point mutations, leads to yearly changes in surface proteins that require updated seasonal vaccinations.
Genetic drift in influenza viruses is caused by viral point mutations, leading to seasonal changes in surface proteins and necessitating annual vaccinations.
| Front | What genetic change in the influenza virus is due to viral point mutations and is responsible for seasonal changes in the viral proteins which require development of yearly vaccinations? |
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| Back | Gentic drift |
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