A change in the chemistry of a gene leading to a change in the structure and/or physiology of a microorganism so that it is no longer recognized by the immune system is called
A)shape-shifting.
B)specificity.
C)mutation.
D)discrimination.
E)memory.

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A change in the chemistry of a gene is a mutation, and if it leads to a change in the structure and/or physiology of a microorganism, it may alter its antigenic properties and make it unrecognizable to the immune system.

A Change in the Chemistry of a Gene Leading to a Change