The outermost layer of a virion fulfills which of the following functions of the virus?

A) protection
B) recognition
C) replication
D) both protection and recognition
E) both recognition and replication


D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Characteristics of Viruses
Learning Outcome: 13.1

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