What role does the capsid play in viral reproduction?(1 point) Responses The capsid copies the host cell’s DNA. The capsid copies the host cell’s DNA. The capsid ends the lysogenic cycle. The capsid ends the lysogenic cycle. The capsid attaches to the cell membrane. The capsid attaches to the cell membrane. The capsid copies the viral DNA.
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The correct response is: The capsid attaches to the cell membrane.
The capsid is the protein shell of a virus that plays a crucial role in protecting the viral genetic material and facilitating the attachment to the host cell, which is an essential step in viral reproduction.
