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Displayed is a model of the Ebola virus. The Ebola virus is an enveloped virus,

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Question

Displayed is a model of the Ebola virus.

The Ebola virus is an enveloped virus, which means that it ________.

is sealed within cells

envelopes targeted cells

is contained within a phospholipid bilayer

is enclosed within a protein shell

The genetic material of the Ebola virus is __________

DNA

RNA

protein

In this representation, letter A represents ________.

DNA polymerase

RNA polymerase

spikes/glycoprotein

the capsid

the matrix

The component that most directly interacts with the envelope and provides structure to the virus is ________,

DNA polymerase

RNA polymerase

spikes/glycoprotein

the capsid

the matrix

which is labeled ________ in this illustration.

Which of the labeled components is heavily glycosylated and makes a host immune response particularly difficult?

A B C D E VP30 VP24 VP35

Explanation / Answer

1. is contained within a phospholipid bilayer

2. RNA

3. spikes/glycoprotein

4. the capsid

5.. B

6.