If a newly discovered influenza-like virus has 15 neuraminidase proteins on its surface and 23 HA-like molecules,how many new strains could be generated through point mutation?

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The number of new strains that can be generated through point mutation in a virus cannot be directly calculated from the number of surface proteins alone, as it depends on the genetic variability, mutation rate, and other factors that influence how the virus evolves.

If a Newly Discovered Influenza-Like Virus Has 15 Neuraminidase Proteins