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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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What is one of the primary functions of the capsid in a virus?
Options
A Generating ATP for viral replication.
B Synthesizing viral proteins using its own ribosomes.
C Mediating attachment to specific receptors on the host cell surface.
Correct Answer
D Protecting the host cell from environmental stressors.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states that the capsid serves to 'mediates attachment to specific receptors on the host cell surface' and also 'protect the viral genome from harmful environmental factors'. Option C is a direct function mentioned.

Hint

Think about how a virus initially interacts with a host cell.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 105 of 984
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