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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 2 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 2 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / Animal Viruses: 1. Attachment to the Host Cell / Problem 3

Which characteristic is not typical of the attachment phase in animal virus infections?

A

Specific binding between viral spike proteins and host cell receptors

B

Requirement of viral spike proteins for successful attachment

C

Initial interaction occurring at the cell membrane

D

Direct injection of viral DNA into the host cell

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