Question

question 11 (mandatory) (4 points)
researchers often study the evolution of viruses by grouping them into clades based on biochemical traits. even though viruses are not alive, they can mutate every time they infect a host, so their genetic material changes quickly.
what can we infer from this information about a highly infectious virus, such as covid - 19?

Explanation:

Viruses mutate when infecting hosts. A highly infectious virus like COVID - 19 would have more host infections. More infections mean more mutation opportunities.

Answer:

A highly infectious virus like COVID - 19 is likely to mutate frequently.