When a virus attacks an unfamiliar organism, it mutates many times and comes as
Correct answer: D. All of these
- A. More virulent and dangerous
- B. More mutated
- C. More transmissible
- D. All of these
Explanation
When a virus attacks an unfamiliar organism, it undergoes repeated mutations. These mutations can lead to the virus becoming more virulent, more transmissible, or simply more mutated overall. Therefore, the most comprehensive answer is "All of these," since viruses can develop multiple new properties during adaptation to a new host.
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