segmented genome
Split genetic material
A segmented genome is genetic material divided into multiple separate molecules rather than a single continuous strand.
Many viruses have segmented genomes—influenza famously has eight segments, which can reassort when different strains infect the same cell, producing new variants.
This segmentation enables rapid evolution and complicates vaccine development.
- viralSpreading quickly online
- viral RNANucleic acid from viruses
- RNAGene expression molecule
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- avian fluFeathered creature virus
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- Arenaviruses
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