BIO by M Tahir ( Lecturer Al Azhar ) virus chapter
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Regarding viral host specificity, successful infection depends primarily upon

A. Similar genome size
B. Presence of specific receptors on the host cell surface
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C. Size of the viral capsid
D. Amount of viral protein

📝 Explanation

Viruses can infect only cells possessing compatible receptors that allow attachment and entry. This determines host specificity and tissue tropism.

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  • Similar genome size
  • Presence of specific receptors on the host cell surface
  • Size of the viral capsid
  • Amount of viral protein

Viruses can infect only cells possessing compatible receptors that allow attachment and entry. This determines host specificity and tissue tropism.

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