Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 6 - An Introduction to the Viruses - Multiple-Choice and True-False Questions - Bloom's Levels 1 and 2: Remember and Understand - Page 168: 4

Answer

a. adsorption, penetration, synthesis, assembly and release

Work Step by Step

A virus is first adsorbed in the cell, and it penetrates the cell nucleus. From there it synthesizes more copies of its viral RNA or DNA, which are assembled and released to other healthy cells. Therefore, option a is correct.
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