The term "segmented" refers to viruses that
A) may contain several pieces of RNA.
B) have an icosahedral-shaped capsid.
C) are linked together before budding out.
D) have an envelope that has several components.
E) may contain RNA with undefined regions in it.

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Segmented viruses refer to those viruses that have their genome divided into multiple segments. These segments may be made up of RNA, DNA, or both. In the case of RNA viruses, each segment of RNA may be packaged within an individual virion, and these segments may recombine upon infecting a host cell, leading to genetic reassortment which can have significant implications for viral pathogenesis and evolution.

The Term "Segmented" Refers to Viruses That