Which of the following is a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
Practice Questions
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Which of the following is a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
More resistant to environmental conditions
Require a host cell for replication
Can survive outside the host for long periods
Have a protein coat only
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following is a characteristic of enveloped viruses?
Step 1: Understand what an enveloped virus is. An enveloped virus has a protective outer layer called an envelope.
Step 2: Know that enveloped viruses cannot replicate on their own. They need to enter a host cell to reproduce.
Step 3: Learn that enveloped viruses are more sensitive to changes in their environment, like temperature and humidity, compared to non-enveloped viruses.
