How do viruses exhibit remarkable genetic diversity and adaptive potential through mechanisms such as mutation, recombination, and reassortment, and what are the implications of viral genetic plasticity for viral evolution, emergence of novel pathogens, and development of antiviral resistance? 

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Viruses exhibit remarkable genetic diversity and adaptive potential through several mechanisms including mutation recombination and reassortment These processes contribute to the rapid evolution of vi... View the full answer