Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    Enveloped virus enters into host cell by:

    A)  injection own nucleic acid inside host cell

    B)  by contact with cell receptor and endocytosis

    C)  by phagocytosis

    D)  fusion with the plasma membrane of host

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Viruses are non-cellular obligate pathogen each has a nucleic acid core surrounded by a protein coat. The nucleic acid present in viruses is either DNA or RMA and contains complete- genetic information. The protein coat of virus is called capsid and it is formed by similar units called capsomeres Some viruses have a lipid bilayer membrane  around them these are called enveloped viruses while the other viruses are called naked  During  penetration withing a host, fusion with the host membrane is preferred by the enveloped viruses while endocytosis is preferred by necked viruses


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