The Coccolithoviruses Encode Enzymes That Produce the Sphingolipid Ceramide

question 16

Multiple Choice

The coccolithoviruses encode enzymes that produce the sphingolipid ceramide.What is the proposed function of this lipid in infected cells?

• A) It enhances the production of cellular membranes, which the virus requires for replication.
• B) It modifies cellular membranes, which enhances binding and entry of virions.
• C) It activates apoptosis, causing host cells to lyse and release virus particles.
• D) It inhibits apoptosis, allowing host cells to stay alive longer.
• E) It induces signaling pathways in the host cell that increase viral replication.

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