Biol 128: Biological Sci (Looseleaf) (Custom Package)
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ISBN: 9781269761383
Author: LANSING CC
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 2TYU
Emerging viruses arise by
- (A) mutation of existing viruses.
- (B) the spread of existing viruses to new host species.
- (C) the spread of existing viruses more widely within their host species.
- (D) all of the above.
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Biol 128: Biological Sci (Looseleaf) (Custom Package)
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