_____, which occurs when two related viruses infect the same host at the same time, can lead to the emergence of new

viral strains.
Genetic isolation



a. DNA mutation
b. Cell lysis
c. Viral reassortment
d. Genetic isolation
e. Reverse transcription


ANSWER: c

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