BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
VIRUSES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A viral envelope is the outermost layer of many types of viruses. It protects the genetic material in their life cycle when traveling between host cells. Not all viruses have envelopes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some viruses have lipid envelopes (enveloped viruses) while others do not (naked viruses). Capsids also come in different shapes and sizes.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is true concerning the viral envelope? It contains viral proteins. and It was once a part of the host cell. The hepadnavirus family is so named because viruses within the family infect the liver and possess DNA as their genetic material.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is the role of an envelope in animal viruses? Viral envelopes contain host cell phospholipids and membrane proteins, as well as proteins and glycoproteins of viral origin. These accessory structures help viruses infect their hosts.