Some viral species may derive their ________ from intracellular membranes, such as the nuclear membrane or endoplasmic reticulum.

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Some viruses, known as enveloped viruses, obtain their outer layer, or envelope, from host cell membranes. This includes intracellular membranes such as the nuclear membrane or endoplasmic reticulum. The envelope can play a crucial role in viral infection and pathogenesis by allowing viruses to evade host immune responses and facilitating viral entry into host cells.

Some Viral Species May Derive Their ________ from Intracellular Membranes