What is the Most Common Way for Non-Enveloped Viruses to Enter

Question

What is the most common way for non-enveloped viruses to enter animal cells?
A)The virion fuses itself to the cell membrane.
B)The virion directly injects its nucleic acid.
C)Endocytosis of the virion.
D)Through lysis of the cell.
E)Via a hole in the cell membrane.

Accepted Answer

Non-enveloped viruses typically enter animal cells through endocytosis, which involves the viral particle being engulfed by the cell membrane and internalized into an endosome. Once inside the endosome, the virus can then deliver its nucleic acid into the host cell. This is the most common entry mechanism for non-enveloped viruses.