A human influenza strain and an avian (bird) influenza strain both infect a herd of swine (pigs) at the same time.In some cases,both strains infect the same cell and swap genes.This will cause _________.
A) the appearance of a new influenza strain with different antigens than either of the original strains
B) a more dramatic genetic change than is normally caused by mutation and natural selection
C) a deadly influenza pandemic
D) both the appearance of a new influenza strain with different antigens than either of the original strains and a more dramatic genetic change than is normally caused by mutation and natural selection
E) None of the answers are correct.
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