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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A scientist performed an experiment to produce hybrid viruses by mixing two different serotypes of influenza virus, H1N1 and H2N2, in a respiratory epithelium cell line. Several days later, the scientist collected the media and analyzed the viral progeny. She found the following serotypes of virus: H1N1, H2N2, H1N2, and H2N1. Which of the following terms best explains the appearance of new serotypes?
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