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Why do viruses rapidly change their genetic material?
Is there a limit to how much a virus can mutate before it becomes ineffective?
Yes, there is a limit to how much a virus can mutate before it becomes ineffective. If the mutation rate is too high, the virus may accumulate deleterious mutations that impair its ability to infect host cells or replicate. Conversely, if the mutation rate is too low, the virus may not be able to adapt sufficiently to changing environmental conditions.