Which Choice Best Explains the Lack of Enveloped Viruses Infecting

Question

Which choice best explains the lack of enveloped viruses infecting plants and bacteria?
A)lipid membranes from these organisms are not suited to endure environmental conditions
B)plant and bacterial viruses produce capsomeres that are not compatible with envelope formation
C)the plant viruses and bacteriophages have antigenic cappsids
D)the cell walls of plants and bacteria would prevent budding from occurring
E)none is a logical choice

Accepted Answer

The cell walls of plants and bacteria would prevent budding from occurring, which is necessary for the formation of the lipid envelope in enveloped viruses. Therefore, enveloped viruses are not seen in these organisms.