Which of the following virus structures contain the receptor sites that allow it to attach to specific sites on a cell?

a) capsule
b) cell wall
c) plasma membrane
d) envelope
e) nucleic acid core


Answer: d) envelope

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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