Practice mode Acellular Life (Viruses)

The host range of a virus is mainly decided by ____.

Correct answer D. the fit between viral attachment proteins and receptors on the host cell surface

Explanation

A virus can enter only cells that carry receptor molecules matching its surface proteins, so receptor recognition sets which species and tissues it infects.

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