If a Viral Host Cell Has a Mutation That Interferes

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a viral host cell has a mutation that interferes with the addition of carbohydrates to proteins in the Golgi,which of the following could likely result?

• A)The viral envelope proteins will not be glycosylated and may not arrive at the host plasma membrane.
• B)The viral capsid proteins will not be glycosylated and may not arrive at the host plasma membrane.
• C)The viral core proteins will not be glycosylated and may not arrive at the host plasma membrane.
• D)The virus would be unable to reproduce within the host cell.

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