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67. The type of conjugated molecule that forms the structural shell (capsid) of many enveloped animal viruses, protecting the genome and aiding entry, is a

A. Purely inorganic crystal layer
B. Viral glycoprotein matrix
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C. Sphingolipidic cell wall variant
D. Phosphoprotein template without lipids

📝 Explanation

Enveloped viruses use host-derived lipids embedded with viral glycoproteins to form a shield that facilitates membrane fusion.

📖 Additional Information

  • Purely inorganic crystal layer
  • Viral glycoprotein matrix
  • Sphingolipidic cell wall variant
  • Phosphoprotein template without lipids

Enveloped viruses use host-derived lipids embedded with viral glycoproteins to form a shield that facilitates membrane fusion.

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