Which of the following are contributors to viral genome evolution?

A) the large number of virions released within a host
B) quick replication time and the large number of virions released within a host
C) superior proofreading by RNA polymerases compared to DNA polymerases
D) quick replication time and superior proofreading by RNA polymerases compared to DNA polymerases
E) quick replication time


Answer: B

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