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Biology
Posted 5 months ago

Viruses come out of the infected cell by budding through the outer membrane of the host cell. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding these viruses?
a. Some new viral antigens appear on the surface of the host cell
b. Some of these viruses do not have an envelope
c. Some of these viruses cause multinucleated giant cell formation
d. Some of these viruses contain host cell lipids.
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Answer from Sia
Posted 5 months ago
B
Key Concept
Envelope presence in viruses
Explanation
Viruses that bud through the outer membrane of the host cell typically acquire an envelope derived from the host cell membrane. Therefore, it is incorrect to state that some of these viruses do not have an envelope.

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