Which of the following allows a virus to attach to a host cell?

a. A viral receptor must be present on the host cell.
b. The cell must be in the process of apoptosis.
c. The virus uses its tail fibers to cling to the cell.
d. The cell must be already engaged in endocytosis.


a. A viral receptor must be present on the host cell.

A viral receptor must be present on the host cell for the virus to attach.

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