Bacteriophages and Animal Viruses

question 82

Multiple Choice

Bacteriophages and animal viruses

• A)both may enter a host cell by endocytosis.
• B)both may enter a host cell by fusion.
• C)both involve entry of the entire nucleocapsid.
• D)differ because bacteriophages leave the capsid outside the cell,while animal virus entry involves the entry of the whole nucleocapsid.

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Definitions:

Ectothermy

A physiological feature of organisms that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.

Waterproof Skin

A type of skin adaptation that prevents water from penetrating, typically found in various animals, aiding them in living in wet environments.

Internal Fertilization

Sperm fertilize eggs inside a female’s body.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborn offspring.