Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What does H in H1N1 refer to?

  1. Haemoglobin

  2. Hongkong

  3. hemagglutinin

  4. hemoprotein

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In H1N1 influenza virus, the 'H' stands for hemagglutinin, which is a surface glycoprotein that helps the virus bind to and enter host cells. The 'N' stands for neuraminidase.