Why didn’t things like polio and smallpox mutate as much or as dangerously? 581 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.55K August 5, 2021 0 Comments Why didn’t things like polio and smallpox mutate as much or as dangerously? In: Biology 5 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted August 5, 2021 0 Comments They are DNA viruses with more robust self repair mechanisms. DNA is inherently more stable than RNA because its structure is physically stronger. Self repair mechanisms delete many mutations before they have the opportunity to propagate. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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