Nonenveloped viruses most often gain access to eukaryotic host cells by ________.

A. fusion with the host cell plasma membrane followed by entrance of the nucleocapsid into the cytoplasm
B. nucleic acid injection through the plasma membrane
C. pinocytosis
D. endocytosis


Answer: D

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