Q. Enveloped virus enters into host cells by
A) Injecting own nucleic acid inside host cells
B) By contact with cell receptor and endocytosis
C) By phagocytosis
D) Fusion with the plasma membrane of host
Explanation
Some viruses have a lipid bilayer membrane around them$,\ i.e.,$ enveloped viruses, while the other viruses are naked. During penetration within a host, fusion with the host membrane is preferred and endocytosis is preferred by naked viruses.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.