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What is a virion?

  • The protein synthesis machinery of a virus
  • The genetic material of a virus inside the host cell
  • A complete virus particle outside of the host cell (correct)
  • The lipid envelope of a virus
  • Why do viruses need to get into the host cell to survive?

  • They cannot survive without relying on other species’ metabolic machines (correct)
  • They require the host cell's nucleus to replicate
  • They need to escape the host's immune system
  • They need to obtain energy directly from the host cell
  • What encases the newly replicated viral genome?

  • Host cell's organelles
  • Lipid envelope
  • Viral structural proteins (correct)
  • Capsid
  • What is the genetic material of a virion?

    <p>Either DNA or RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a lipid envelope in a virion?

    <p>It aids in viral entry into host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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