Viral Replication Flashcards
1
Q
1st step?
A
Attachment proteins bind to complementary receptor proteins on the surface of host cells
2
Q
2nd step?
A
The cell engulfs the virus via endocytosis
3
Q
3rd step?
A
Viral contents are released. viral RNA enters the nucleus where it is replicated by viral RNA polymerase
4
Q
4th step?
A
Viral mRNA is used to make viral proteins
5
Q
5th step?
A
New viral particles are made and released onto the extracellular fluid
The cell continues to make a new virus
