Flu viruses enter into a prospective host cell (along the respiratory tract) and direct it to produce many copies of the viruses. As those viruses bud off of the infected cell, they take the cell membrane of the host cell with them. How might this kill the host cell?
A) The infected host cell loses the ability to transport materials in and out.
B) The infected cell cannot metabolize.
C) The infected cell cannot make RNA.
D) The infected cell loses the ability to move towards nutrient sources.
E) None of these is correct.

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When the virus bud off of the infected cell, they take the cell membrane with them, depriving the host cell of its ability to transport materials in and out. This can lead to the death of the host cell.

Flu Viruses Enter into a Prospective Host Cell (Along the Respiratory