The genetic code is bound by a lipid membrane in:
Correct answer: C. Flu virus
- A. Enterovirus
- B. Hepatitis A virus
- C. Flu virus
- D. Polio virus
Explanation
The flu virus, or influenza virus, is an enveloped virus, meaning its genetic material (RNA) is enclosed within a protective lipid membrane derived from the host cell during viral replication. This lipid membrane, or envelope, contains viral proteins such as hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), which are crucial for the virus's ability to infect host cells and spread.The lipid envelope helps the virus evade the host immune system and facilitates entry into host cells by fusing with their membranes. However, this envelope also makes the virus more vulnerable to environmental factors like soap and disinfectants, which can disrupt the lipid membrane and inactivate the virus.
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