What role does the capsid play in viral reproduction?(1 point)

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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 copies the viral DNA.
The capsid copies the viral DNA.

The capsid attaches to the cell membrane.

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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 encases its genetic material. During viral reproduction, the capsid plays a crucial role in attaching the virus to the host cell membrane, facilitating the entry of the viral genome into the host cell.

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