What contributes to antigenic shift in influenza viruses?
A) attachment spikes
B) different virus subtypes
C) a segmented genome
D) ease of virus transmission
E) worldwide distribution of the virus

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A segmented genome allows for reassortment of genetic material between different influenza virus strains, leading to the emergence of new subtypes with different antigenic properties.

What Contributes to Antigenic Shift in Influenza Viruses