The Filaments Attached to One End of the Sulfolobus Spindle-Shaped

question 5

Multiple Choice

The filaments attached to one end of the Sulfolobus spindle-shaped virus 1 are thought to be involved in which of the following processes?

• A) Degradation of the host cell wall
• B) Attachment to the surface of host cells
• C) Injection of the genome into the host cell
• D) Movement of the virus particle through the environment
• E) Maintaining the structure of the virion

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue System

The tissues specialized for translocation of materials throughout the plant body (i.e., the xylem and phloem).

Dermal Tissue System

The tissue that forms the outer covering over a plant; the epidermis or periderm.

Sclerenchyma Tissue

A type of plant tissue characterized by thick, lignified cell walls that provides support and strength to the plant structure.

Parenchyma Tissue

A type of plant tissue comprising living cells that are often soft and flexible, and primarily involved in photosynthesis, storage, and transport.