The phenomenon of genetic reassoment ?

A. Can occur during reovirus replication

B. Involves the crossing over of genes within an RNA segment

C. Can occur during influenza virus replication

D. Can occur only with RNA viruses of plus polarity

Correct Answer: Can occur during reovirus replication

Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Can occur during reovirus replication . "The segmented genome of rotavirus allow genetic reassoment (exchange of genome segments between virus) during co-infection". . Rotavirus is a reovirus. . Don't get confuse with option 'c' in influenza virus there is antigenic variation not genetic reassoment.

Category: Microbiology

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