Novel coronavirus could be a hybrid of bat and pangolin viruses: study

The video explores the origins of COVID-19, suggesting it may be a hybrid of bat and pangolin viruses. It highlights the genetic similarities between the bat virus RaTG13 and SARS-CoV-2, noting a 96.3% RNA similarity, but points out the absence of spike protein parts in the bat virus. The video also discusses the potential recombination of bat and pangolin viruses, which could lead to the formation of SARS-CoV-2, explaining how recombination occurs when two similar viruses infect the same cell, resulting in a new pathogen.

What role do bat and pangolin viruses play in the emergence of new pathogens?

Explain the process of recombination as it relates to the formation of SARS-CoV-2.