quasi-species
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quasi-species
(in virology) the population of closely related but different viral genomes that evolves over time through spontaneous mutations within an individual infected with a single genotype. Diversification through the emergence of quasi-species is one mechanism by which viruses evade the host immune response.
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| quaternary, quaternary ammonium compound, quaternary structure |
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