Before an Animal Cell's Membrane Fuses with a Virus, the Virus

question 12

Multiple Choice

Before an animal cell's membrane fuses with a virus, the virus must first:

• A) duplicate its DNA.
• B) use enzymes of the plasma membrane to break down its capsid.
• C) replicate itself to attack numerous sites of the plasma membrane.
• D) extend its tail fibers to sense the plasma membrane of the host cell.
• E) attach to a specific receptor on the plasma membrane of the host cell.

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Definitions:

Training Needs

The specific skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed for an individual or group to reach their goals efficiently.

Smooth Muscle

A type of involuntary, non-striated muscle found within the walls of organs and structures such as blood vessels, the digestive tract, and the uterus.

Respiratory Airways

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Intestine

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