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What role does the capsid play in viral reproduction?(1 point)
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The capsid attaches to the cell membrane.
The capsid attaches to the cell membrane.

The capsid ends the lysogenic cycle.
The capsid ends the lysogenic cycle.

The capsid copies the host cell’s DNA.
The capsid copies the host cell’s DNA.

The capsid copies the viral DNA.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The capsid attaches to the cell membrane.

Explanation: the capsid is the protein shell that protects the viral genome and contains surface proteins that recognize and bind host cell receptors, allowing entry of the viral genetic material.