Why are enveloped viruses generally more susceptible to detergents than non-enveloped viruses?
Correct answer: D. Detergents disrupt their lipid envelope
- A. Detergents remove their capsid genes
- B. Detergents destroy their viral DNA
- C. Detergents block their ribosomes
- D. Detergents disrupt their lipid envelope
Explanation
The envelope is a lipid membrane that is disrupted by detergents, causing loss of viral infectivity. Non-enveloped viruses lack this lipid layer and usually have greater environmental resistance.
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