The Second Step in Viral Replication is Entry

Question

The second step in viral replication is entry.For bacteriophage,entry usually involves
A)phagocytosis.
B)receptor-mediated endocytosis.
C)direct entry of the nucleic acid into the cell.
D)membrane fusion mechanism of entry.
E)digestion of the peptidoglycan.

Accepted Answer

Bacteriophages typically inject their nucleic acid directly into the bacterial cell, bypassing the need for mechanisms like endocytosis or membrane fusion.