Plant Viruses Often Gain Entry into Host Cells By

Question

Plant viruses often gain entry into host cells by
A)receptor mediated endocytosis.
B)injury caused by insects to host cell.
C)membrane fusion mechanism.
D)pinocytosis.
E)direct injection of nucleic acid into the host cell.

Accepted Answer

Plant viruses often gain entry into host cells through injury caused by insects, which act as vectors and transmit the virus from one plant to another. The virus enters the plant cell through wounds caused by the feeding of the insect vector. This is an example of mechanical transmission.