A key feature of all viral infections is the
A) integration of viral DNA into host DNA.
B) separation of viral nucleic acid from the capsid.
C) disintegration of host DNA.
D) addition of a lipid membrane to the virus.
E) lysis of the host cell.

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The separation of viral nucleic acid from the capsid is a fundamental step in the viral infection process, allowing the viral genome to be expressed and replicated within the host cell.

A Key Feature of All Viral Infections Is the