Virus attacks and hijacks host's _ to make more virus.
Correct answer: C. Ribosomes
- A. Mitochondria
- B. Nucleus
- C. Ribosomes
- D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Explanation
Viruses often hijack host cell ribosomes for protein synthesis. They use the host's ribosomal machinery to produce viral proteins, which are essential for the assembly of new virus particles.
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