Asked by Ashley Tenorio on Jun 03, 2024

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When a virus takes over the machinery of a cell, it forces the cell to manufacture more ____.

A) mitochondria for energy for the virus
B) liposomes to isolate themselves from water
C) food particles
D) viral particles
E) Golgi bodies in order to secrete the excess viruses

Viral Particles

Infectious entities consisting of DNA or RNA encased in protein and sometimes a lipid membrane, capable of replicating only inside living cells.

Machinery

Machines collectively, often those in a particular sector or activity, functioning to perform or facilitate various tasks.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, vital for energy production through cellular respiration.

  • Describe the structure and function of viral components and their replication strategies.
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Fabio MassaJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When a virus takes over the machinery of a cell, it forces the cell to manufacture more viral particles in order to replicate and spread the infection.