Which of the Following Explains How Some Viruses Gain Entry

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains how some viruses gain entry into specific cells?

• A) by attaching to ion channels
• B) by cleaving the glycosidic bonds of cell surface glycoproteins and altering protein shapes
• C) by binding to glycoproteins on the cell surface that are unique to specific cells
• D) All of the answers are correct.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Intravenous Catheter

A tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by pain and swelling, sometimes due to an infection or from the presence of an intravenous (IV) catheter.

Edematous

Describes tissue that is swollen due to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues.

Passive Process

A process that occurs naturally without the need for energy input, such as diffusion or osmosis.